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Company / Benefits Overview:
Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) team — part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100 individual freight railroads and 4,000 employees across North America, we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2,000 customers.
At G&W, we live by our Core Values: Safety, Service, Integrity, Respect, Transparency, Accountability, Innovation and Excellence. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and paid training to help you succeed. Check out some of our great benefits below:
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Telehealth
- Life Insurance
- Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft & Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- On the Job Training
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- And more!
* Benefits are subject to change
Explore your future with G&W today and learn more about the opportunities to grow across our organization!
SUMMARY:
The person in this position performs a variety of routine and non-routine clerical and accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures in general accounting and accounts payable.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare invoices to be entered into an automated system; reviews invoices for accuracy and sending for electronic approvals
- Process invoices in the Great Plains Accounting System
- Process purchase order invoices and project invoices
- Review reports and statements; respond to questions and requests for payment status
- Contact vendors as needed; provide customer service to our vendors
- Provide information for various tax filings
- Communicate with other departments and regional personnel
- Prepare and participate in internal and external audits
- Maintain and keep vendor files up to date
- Compile, audit, and report accounts payable data as necessary
- Assist in the closing and auditing of monthly, quarterly, and yearly subsidiary general ledger accounts
- Perform other accounting duties, as required
REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Ability to adapt to changes
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work independently
- Strong personal computer skills, with an emphasis in Microsoft Excel and Great Plains or other accounting software
- Experience processing online payments via vendor websites
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:
- Associate's degree in business, finance, or accounting; or, equivalent work experience in accounts payable or accounting
- Previous experience with high volume data entry and working with large teams preferred
This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.