Accounting Mgr - 90412906 - Philadelphia

Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities—Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security—are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

This role is being created to support a multi-year transformational project at Amtrak. As this position is tied to that project work, continuation of work after completion of the project would depend on business needs at that time.

About the role

Lead, manage, and perform advanced cost accounting activities, supporting inventory and overhead accounting processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies and GAAP. Prepare and upload journal entries, complete reconciliations, analyze cost data, and provide critical insights to support operational and financial decision-making. Partner closely with cross-functional teams and lead or assist in a variety of ad-hoc projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and upload journal entries related to inventory and overhead accounting activities
• Prepare various inventory and overhead-related reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of disputes
• Monitor inventory transactions processed in the field to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret inventory and overhead reports, providing insight into variances and trends
• Support month-end and year-end close processes for inventory and overhead accounting
• Analyze direct labor, overhead, and material costs to facilitate accurate quarterly adjustments
• Support annual budget development and periodic overhead forecasts
• Develop, document, and enhance processes related to cost accounting, inventory controls, and overhead allocations
• Lead or assist with ad-hoc requests and special projects for inventory and overhead accounting teams
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure proper accounting treatment, support audit activities, and drive continuous improvement of cost accounting processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience, plus 7 years of relevant work experience
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical capability and the capacity to control system data in accordance with corporate policies and procedures
• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data
• Ability to clearly describe or explain information, concepts, ideas, and instructions
• Strong comprehension skills to learn various business processes and quickly grasp new concepts, approaches, and systems
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a cohesive and results-oriented environment
• Ability to identify and implement process improvement and change
• Ability to multi-task effectively and patiently while remaining flexible in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills, especially in a high-pressure environment
• Superior written communication skills, strong listening and speaking skills
• Demonstrated reliability through an excellent attendance record and satisfactory work performance history

Preferred Qualifications

• 9 years of relevant work experience
• Strong working knowledge of SAP and other Amtrak applications

Pay

The salary range is $113,200.00 – $146,664.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Wellness Programs
• Railroad Retirement Benefits
• Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care
• Health Savings Account
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Fertility and Family Building Benefits
• No-cost Personal Health Advocate
• Student Loan Assistance
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
• Medical Plan Opt-out Credit
• Tuition and Education Reimbursement
• Paid Family Leave
• Life Insurance
• Rail Pass Privileges
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions
• Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

Schedule

This is an onsite role requiring 4 or 5 days per week at the assigned worksite.

Travel requirements: Up to 25%