What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Harsco Rail?
Harsco is recognized for technical leadership and worldwide experience in virtually all major aspects of railway track maintenance. We enable railroads to operate at peak efficiency over smooth, precisely aligned track that increases railway safety while reducing fuel consumption and other key operating costs. Our broad array of equipment and services support every type of railway operator, from major national and international railway systems, to short lines and high-speed urban transit networks.
As an Accountant you will play a key role in our accounting department. You will work independently through the monthly general ledger close process, analyze large amounts of data, and research discrepancies. The position offers opportunities to collaborate closely with other departments within the company.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with month end close
- Reconcile general ledger accounts
- Prepare and post standard and non-standard journal entries
- Analyze data reports and research discrepancies
- Support Pcard auditing process performed by our Global Service Center and offer high level support on open items
- Assist in preparation of schedules as required for quarterly reviews, tax reporting and annual audit
- Provide ad-hoc analysis and support as needed
- Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Knowledge of US GAAP
- Proficient with Excel
- Possess the ability to perform accurate account reconciliations while understanding the activity and movements of various accounts and remediate any anomalies in a timely manner
- Ability to troubleshoot problems involving few concrete variables
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Ability to effectively plan and organize
- Strong analytical skills
Additional Information
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Rail’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco Rail offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Quinn Belton, BR Business Partner, at 803-822-7440 and Harsco Rail will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. Please call only for disability application. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Salary : $51,000 - $64,600
