Accountant

Lynden Incorporated is seeking an Accountant to work as part of our Anchorage based team.  You will support accounting functions for Lynden Incorporated’s financial shared services provided to Anchorage-based Operating Companies.

 

 

Who we are: 

Lynden is a family-owned transportation and logistics company that allows our customers to balance speed and budget by shipping via air, land, or sea.

Our corporate office, home to 190 employees, supports 15 Lynden companies and over 2,500 employees.

With a remarkable history of no layoffs in 40+ years, we offer you job stability in a rewarding career that will be an adventure!

 

What you will be doing:


* Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end processes to support preparation of financial statements and managerial reporting for Alaska-based operating companies


* Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries using financial and statistical data to be reviewed, validated, and uploaded in the Workday system


* Reconcile balance sheet accounts


* Perform financial account analysis with the intent of finding errors and/or explaining variances


* Assist with the year-end audit by compiling and summarizing financial information, assisting operating companies with providing requested data, and interacting with Lynden's external auditors


* Demonstrate knowledge of consolidated reporting and the elimination of intercompany transactions and balances

 

What we need from you (minimum requirements):


* Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or other related field/discipline from an accredited college or university required.


* Ability to meet a regular work schedule.


* Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work to meet schedules/deadlines.


* Regular attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position.


* Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision.


* Ability to change focus and job duties in a fast moving, time restricted environment.


* Must be flexible and adaptive to constant changes.


* PC skills required: Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) keyboarding proficiency.

What you need to know: 


* Casual office setting.


* Free onsite parking.


* This is a hybrid position for 3 days in the office.


* Schedule will be Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm to start.

 

What’s in it for you:


* Discretionary bonus program


* Competitive wages with annual wage reviews


* Health Insurance – 2 medical plans to choose from as low as $0/month


* Health Insurance for your family – cover your entire family for medical, dental and vision for $222/month on our HDHP


* Dental and Vision available with low employee payroll deduction


* Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)


* Mental Health benefits including in-office visits and short-term virtual programs


* Paid Time off – start with...