Sr. Accountant - CPA Preferred
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Mesa, Arizona, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Railroad experience is not required
- Four or more years of related work experience is a plus
- Self-motivated individual capable of driving change, managing multiple tasks and continuously evaluating priorities to lead tasks/projects to completion in a fast paced environment
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully and develop alternative solutions
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to express oneself both verbally and in writing
- 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
Full description
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!
Job Summary:
The Senior Accountant will report to the Manager, Accounting. This position will provide support in the areas of accounting, compliance, reporting and analysis within the region. The position will also ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial information based upon the applicable accounting guidance.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in all phases of closing and reporting of assigned duties including preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of general ledger accounts and analysis of variances in income statement and balance sheet accounts
- Communicate and coordinate with other departments and regional personnel in providing accounting support
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Railroad experience is not required
- Four or more years of related work experience is a plus
- Self-motivated individual capable of driving change, managing multiple tasks and continuously evaluating priorities to lead tasks/projects to completion in a fast paced environment
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully and develop alternative solutions