Senior Accountant

Logistics at full potential.

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Operational Controllership team. This role will play a key part in supporting the execution of process improvement initiatives across the controllership function. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting expertise, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to drive operational excellence.

What you’ll do on a typical day :

• Assist in the identification, design, and implementation of process improvement initiatives within the controllership function.
• Support the development and documentation of standardized accounting processes and controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, assess current workflows, and recommend enhancements.
• Perform accounting tasks including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting as needed to support operational initiatives.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of implemented improvements, including tracking KPIs and performance metrics.
• Participate in system upgrades, automation efforts, and other transformation projects.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, SOX controls, and external regulatory requirements.
• Provide training and guidance to team members on new processes and tools.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What you need to succeed at GXO :

At a minimum, you’ll need :

It’d be great if you also have :

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.