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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 prepares financial statements, consolidated statements, and various other accounting statements and reports based upon the applicable accounting guidance; analyzes financial reports and records relative to the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures; manages technology and assists in forecasts and budgets; resolves routine questions and problems; and refers more complex tasks to higher levels
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in all phases of closing and reporting of assigned duties, including preparation of journal entries, analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, and analysis of variances in income statement and balance sheet accounts
- Assist in the evaluation of the technical accounting implications of nonroutine events and transactions, such as contract modifications, leases, revenue arrangements, and other complex or first-time transactions.
- Communicate and coordinate with other departments
- Analyze financial reports and records relative to the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures
- Prepare analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures and internal controls
- Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits in functional area
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Represent the function in special projects and assignments
- Assist with other projects and perform other duties as required
REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Railroad experience is not required
- Four or more years of related work experience is a plus
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully, and develop alternative solutions
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills; ability to focus on resolving conflict, speak and write clearly and persuasively, listen to get clarification, and respond well to questions
- Ability to build trust by treating customers, peers, and others with integrity and respect, upholding organizational values, and keeping commitments
- Ability to work as part of a team, balancing team and individual responsibilities and contributing to building a positive team spirit; ability to support everyone’s efforts to succeed
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is preferred
- CPA certification required
- Degrees in finance, business, other related fields, or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience, will also be considered
- Master's degree a plus, but not a requirement
This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.
Genesee & Wyoming Transportation, 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.