Sr. Accountant

Company / Benefits Overview:

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) team part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100 individual freight railroads and 4000 employees across North America we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2000 customers.

At G&W we live by our Core Values: Safety Service Integrity Respect Transparency Accountability Innovation and Excellence. We offer competitive pay a comprehensive benefits package and paid training to help you succeed. Check out some of our great benefits below:

Medical Dental Vision & Telehealth

Life Insurance

Optional benefit coverages for Accident Critical Illness Hospital ID Theft & Life Insurance

Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

On the Job Training

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

And more!

* Benefits are subject to change

Explore your future with G&W today and learn more about the opportunities to grow across our organization!

SUMMARY:

The person in this position prepares financial statements consolidated statements and various other accounting statements and reports based upon the applicable accounting guidance; analyzes financial reports and records relative to the accounting of reserves assets and expenditures; manages technology and assists in forecasts and budgets; resolves routine questions and problems; and refers more complex tasks to higher levels

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in all phases of closing and reporting of assigned duties including preparation of journal entries analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts and analysis of variances in income statement and balance sheet accounts
• Assist in the evaluation of the technical accounting implications of nonroutine events and transactions such as contract modifications leases revenue arrangements and other complex or first-time transactions.
• Communicate and coordinate with other departments
• Analyze financial reports and records relative to the accounting of reserves assets and expenditures
• Prepare analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures and internal controls
• Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits in functional area
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Represent the function in special projects and assignments
• Assist with other projects and perform other duties as required

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Railroad experience is not required
• Four or more years of related work experience is a plus
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner gather and analyze information skillfully and develop alternative solutions
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills; ability to focus on resolving conflict speak and write clearly and persuasively listen to get clarification and respond well to questions
• 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
• CPA certification required
• Degrees in finance business other related fields or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience will also be considered
• Masters degree a plus but not a requirement

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Transportation 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