Job Summary
The Senior Accountant will have the responsibility for maintaining a system of internal controls related to processing, analyzing, recording, billing and reconciliation of accounting transactions in relation to the management of the corporate-wide accounts receivable and revenue functions. This includes coordinating and managing general accounting functions, business processes, accuracy and maintenance of the ledger accounts, reconciling account balances, and the resultant financial statements.
Essential Functions
The incumbent will be engaged with and require an understanding of Amtrak’s Financial accounting business processes in:
- Implementation and development of accounting controls and procedures.
- Collaboration with Finance and related department sub-groups in the development, review and update of Finance policies and procedures.
- Maintaining customer relationships with Amtrak departments.
- Accurate recording of revenue and sales in accordance with GAAP, including cash and credit.
- Monthly variance analysis including budget comparison, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and associated reporting.
- Leading the monthly accounting cycle to ensure a timely closing of each month and year end closing, reporting and project requirements.
- Monitoring SAP interfaces.
- Ad-hoc projects as determined by Manager.
- Seeking continuous process improvements to maximize work efficiency.
- Evaluating effectiveness of internal processes and controls and recommending enhancements to data retrieval, documentation, and process flow.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
- Plus 3 years of relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
- Plus 5 years of relevant work experience.
- Transportation industry experience.
- Knowledge and experience associated with Amtrak’s accounting structure.
- Experience with SAP modules FI-GL, FI-AR, PS, CO, and SD, Business Objects, and BPC.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Working knowledge of GAAP and GAAS and the ability to apply them to the evaluation and creation of internal controls.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with proven ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels within and outside the organization sufficient to exchange information, work cooperatively, facilitate understanding, and persuade and influence others.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
- Experience in maintaining organizational processes and business systems, including the adherence to relevant policies and procedures governing these activities.
- Knowledge of cost accounting principles sufficient to reconcile, analyze and report on corporate business activity.
- Frequently learns new tasks, both complex and simple, in order to maintain effectiveness in position.
- Ability to communicate with multiple levels of management within Amtrak.
- Proficiency with integrated accounting systems, PC Applications, and with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Power Point, and Word.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Honest, ethical, reliable, responsible, and dependable.
Pay and Benefits
Salary/Hourly Range
$78,600.00 – $101,844.00
Health and Wellbeing
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401K with Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Wellness Programs
- Railroad Retirement Benefits
- Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care
Financial and Retirement
- 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
Work and Family Life Support
- Life Insurance
- Rail Pass Privileges
- Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions
- Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts
Work Arrangement
06-Onsite 4/5 Days
Relocation Offered
No
Travel Requirements
Up to 25%