Senior Accountant

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Senior Accountant that supports the global accounting organization by partnering with corporate accounting and international finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and efficient processes. This role combines technical accounting, international business partnership, and process improvement, while offering the opportunity to influence global accounting practices through standardization, automation, and AI-driven solutions.

The ideal candidate is naturally curious, enjoys solving complex problems, and is passionate about improving accounting processes through automation, technology, and collaboration.

At C.H. Robinson, we’re firm believers in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel innovation and propel success. In this role, you will engage with peers on-site two days a week (Monday/Tuesday), igniting creativity and driving impactful results. With the flexibility for remote work three days a week, this role strikes the perfect balance between teamwork and autonomy.

Responsibilities:

• Review international financial results during monthly close and analyze key variances
• Support balance sheet governance, reconciliations, and financial reporting accuracy
• Partner with regional finance teams to resolve accounting issues and improve financial controls
• Assist with statutory reporting, audit support, and compliance-related activities

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting
• Support global standardization and centralization initiatives
• Drive automation and digital transformation efforts to reduce manual work and improve efficiency
• Evaluate and leverage technology, including AI-enabled solutions, to enhance productivity and reporting quality

• Serve as a trusted accounting resource for international finance teams and Corporate Accounting
• Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Internal Audit, and other business partners on global accounting matters
• Support accounting impacts related to legal entity and organizational changes

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and balance sheet analysis
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and global teams
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, ideally in Accounting, Finance or similar field of study

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting audits, statutory reporting, or multinational accounting operations
• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP or similar enterprise systems
• Experience with process improvement, automation, data analytics, Power BI, or AI tools
• Experience in a SOX-controlled environment

We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Compensation Range

The base pay range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

Equal Opportunity

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

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Benefits

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

• Three medical plans which include

• • Prescription drug coverage

  • Enhanced Fertility benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)

• Dental and Vision

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Paid observed holidays

• 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada

• Paid parental leave

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community

• Charitable Giving Match Program

• 401(k) with 6% company matching

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page

About Us

Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?

C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We’ve been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses.

As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com.