Senior Staff Accountant

Road & Rail Services

  • Louisville, KY
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Road & Rail ServicesSenior Staff AccountantPosition OverviewThe Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including entering journals, managing accounts receivable and payable, using financial technology systems, and other select finance-related administration. The Senior Accountant ensures timely reconciliation and reporting of all financial statements and prepares financial analyses for the Controller and other key stakeholders as requested. The Senior Accountant serves as the primary contact for internal staff on invoicing, bill payments, cash receipts and revenue, and budgets. The Senior Accountant also implements and trains staff to use software that streamlines processes and improves distribution and accessibility of financial information.Our Core Principals:Our Company's reputation for integrity is its most valuable asset. We always strive to keep our word and fulfill our commitments. We treat all people, internal or external to the Company with respect and dignity. We strive for excellence through honesty, hard work, and constant attention to our professional responsibilities, continually seeking to deliver a quality product in a safe manner.We Offer:
  • A Full Benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K
  • Paid Holidays and Vacations
  • An annual Steel Toe Boot allowance
  • All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
  • Veteran Friendly
  • A promote from within mentality
  • and much more!
Major Duties & Responsibilities
  • Ensuring day-to-day transactions such as accounts payable, cash receipts and accounts receivable, credit card transactions, and payroll are recorded properly.
  • Performing timely and accurate month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., net assets, investments, revenue, expenses, payroll allocations, etc.), ensuring that accounting schedules are updated and accurate.
  • Ensuring proper revenue and expense recognition.
  • Monitoring cash and investment balances and performing cash flow forecasting.
  • Ensuring all finance and accounting operations comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal and state laws and regulations.
  • Assisting the Director and budget analyst in developing and monitoring departmental, project, and organizational budget; assisting with monthly financial reporting needs.
  • Performing fiscal year-end close activities and assisting with activities and requirements of external auditors.
  • Continually seeking and implementing opportunities to streamline and improve finance and accounting operations through technology including training staff to better utilize financial and accounting software.
  • Managing select administration activities, such as state unemployment, withholding and income tax registrations.
  • Other duties as assigned to meet organizational requirements.
Qualifications- Education and Training
  • Bachelor's degree required, degree in finance, accounting, or relevant field a plus.
  • Master's degree and/or CPA certification a plus.
  • 5 years in financial management and accounting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (i.e.,Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) with expertise in Excel required.
  • Sound knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
  • Proficiency and hands-on experience with financial management software (e.g., Sage, Intact, Emburse) required.
  • Experience in annual audits.
  • Superior data management and data analysis skills.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to explain financial terms in simple language.
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to mission.
NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in AccountingExperience Requirements: Minimum of 8 years of accounting experience and must be able to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office.Physical, Mental & Sensory Requirements:
  • Must be able to hear and communicate conversations spoken in a normal voice
  • Ability to communicate using various types of equipment as well as view and change data on a standard computer for periods of time greater than 1 hour daily
  • Must be able to work independently and to simultaneously handle multiple tasks
  • Good reasoning ability is required to solve a wide range of business problems. Able to apply statistical calculations, analysis of variance
Company Overview:Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services has grown and diversified to become a leading provider of rail-related services in North America. Our network of skilled associates provides plant and terminal operating expertise as well as field maintenance of rail assets for railroads, rail shippers, and owners of rail related equipment and facilities. Visit us online at www.roadandrail.com for more information!

Road & Rail Services