Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.

Job Location: Fort Worth
Other Potential Locations: Fort Worth, TX 
Anticipated Start Date: 05/01/2024
Number of Positions: 1 
Salary Range: $80,000 - $105,000

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will act as a key liaison between Payroll and Budgets and will have forecasting and planning responsibility for various areas primarily associated with payroll-related costs and vacation accounting, with a strong focus on Business Partnering and creating value in areas served. Responsibilities include:

• Maintain ownership of the models used for plan, forecast and recording of BNSF’s monthly payroll-related costs and vacation accrual
• Position frequently interacts with other teams within Finance such as Payroll and Budget teams as well as outside of Finance such as Human Resources, Claims and Labor Relations.
• Perform month-end closing processes for BNSF and subsidiaries, including analysis of income statement, balance sheet and cash flow activity
• Analyze data to understand trends and the corresponding financial impact and make appropriate recommendations to team leaders and business partners
• Professionally interact with Sr. Management, other departments and outside parties in response to questions and requests for information as they relate to payroll, vacation and headcount
• Forecasting and planning of income statement and balance sheet accounts, including preparation of monthly account reconciliations
• External reporting functions to STB including review of monthly headcount reporting
• Special projects, as necessary, including preparation of bills to third parties for certain claims costs

Successful candidate must be a self-starter, have the ability to meet deadline-oriented tasks and demonstrate the ability to organize team efforts to accomplish common goals. This position needs to positively contribute to a high-morale/high-performance culture.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with BNSF’s Finance or Audit departments or the accounting / finance / audit department of another company or public accounting firm is required
• Working knowledge of financial statements and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Work independently, including task coordination and decision making, as well as in a team environment
• Exercise sound judgment and problem solving skills
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• CPA
• Past experience in public accounting firm
• Knowledge of SAP 

BENEFITS

BNSF offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan
• Railroad Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS

• Criminal history 
• Last 7 years of driving history
• Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
• Social Security number
• Education

• Medical evaluation
• Drug Screen
• Other elements as needed

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