SUMMARY:
The Senior Accountant will report to the Manager Accounting. This position will provide support in the areas of accounting compliance reporting and analysis within the region. The position will also ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial information based upon the applicable accounting guidance.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Assist in all phases of closing and reporting of assigned duties including preparation of journal entries reconciliation of general ledger accounts and analysis of variances in income statement and balance sheet accounts
- Communicate and coordinate with other departments and regional personnel in providing accounting support
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Railroad experience is not required
- Four or more years of related work experience is a plus
- Self-motivated individual capable of driving change managing multiple tasks and continuously evaluating priorities to lead tasks/projects to completion in a fast paced environment
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner gather and analyze information skillfully and develop alternative solutions
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to express oneself both verbally and in writing
- Ability to build trust by treating customers peers and others with integrity and respect upholding organizational values and keeping commitments
- Ability to work as part of a team balancing team and individual responsibilities and contributing to building a positive team spirit; ability to support everyones efforts to succeed
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting is preferred
- Degrees in finance business other related fields or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience will also be considered
- Masters degree and/or CPA are a plus but not a requirement
This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or any other protected status under federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Senior IC