ABOUT US:

A&K Railroad Materials is a leading supplier of new and used railroad track materials. A&K has sales offices and a network of storage and distribution facilities strategically located throughout the United States. Together, these offices and inventory locations maintain an extensive and comprehensive inventory of track materials across the nation. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions to promote lasting railway infrastructure.

SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant will support the accounting department by contributing to the preparation of the company’s financial reporting and maintaining procedures. This includes preparing monthly journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, reviewing expense coding, monitoring intercompany entries and loans, supporting the accounts receivable/payables functions as needed, and participating in special projects to help drive improvement. The Associate may interact with his or her supervisor several times a week to receive guidance and feedback.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform monthly close of multiple legal entities which includes bank recs, journal entries, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, review of expenses, and identifying & researching large variances.
• Monitor intercompany transactions and reconcile.
• Prepare payroll and benefit related journal entries.
• Review and record P card transactions.
• Record fixed asset purchases, disposals, and depreciation.
• Participate in personal property & sales tax filings and communicate with tax entities.
• Assist with monthly AR billing.
• Generate monthly reporting as needed.
• Participate in special projects as required.

RELATED COMPETENCIES

• Communication – Listens actively and can convey information and ideas through a variety of media to different individuals and levels within the organization; delivers information in a manner that is clear, timely, and diplomatic.
• Attention to Detail – Ensures work information is complete and accurate; pays close attention to detail and can master self-review of work before submitting to reporting manager for review.
• Managing Time and Work – Manages time and resources effectively to ensure that work is completed efficiently; uses judgement in reorganizing priorities and seeks guidance when necessary.
• Problem Solving – Identifies transactional errors, conducts research to determine the cause, and presents logical solutions.

BASIC AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

• Bachelor's degree in an accredited Accounting or Finance program required.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience required .
• Experience working with Microsoft 365 products e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook
• Experience with accounting software. Dynamics 365 a plus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, JOB SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others; conducts working relationships in a manner that is respectful to others and acceptable to the organization.
• Ability to work under demanding time constraints and deadlines.
• Possess the learning capacity to receive and apply cross-functional training; willingness to assist other functions and work groups as needed so the department achieves or exceeds its overall business objectives.
• Proficient ability to manage emotionally charged disagreements through consensus building, relationship management, and the formation and presentation of logical, data-based arguments.
• Ability to effectively and accurately enter, retrieve, analyze, recognize discrepancies, organize, and report electronic financial data.
• Ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal English with management and co-workers, including the ability to deliver presentations as needed to small groups within the organization.
• Proficient project planning skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize and control job responsibilities to meet deadlines in an environment with overlapping and potentially conflicting priorities.
• Ability to assertively solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Demonstrated capacity for gathering and scrutinizing data to identify issues, opportunities, patterns, and sustainable business solutions.
• Moderate-to-expert knowledge of Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to comprehend and adhere to all A&K Railroad Materials Inc policies, including those related to scheduling and attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest, honesty, and ethical conduct.

* A&K Railroad Materials Inc reserves the right to change job descriptions at any time based on business conditions/needs, which includes expanding this job's responsibilities and assigning additional duties consistent with the position's purpose. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform required job duties and functions.

A&K offers a complete benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, 401K with employer match as well as paid time off. This position is eligible for relocation assistance to the Kansas City area.

A&K Railroad Materials Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.