Accountant

Genesee & Wyoming Main Job Board; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Main Job Board is seeking an accounting professional to prepare financial statements, consolidations, and reports, and to assist with forecasts and budgets. The role involves closing duties, journal entries, GL reconciliation, and variance analysis across multiple accounts.

You will work with regional teams, ensure internal controls, support audits, and contribute to process improvements. A Bachelor’s in Accounting is preferred and 1–3 years of related experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred; other related degrees considered.
• 1–3 years of related accounting experience is a plus.
• Railroad experience not required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in closing and reporting: journal entries, GL reconciliations, variance analysis.
• Coordinate with departments and regional personnel for financial data.
• Analyze reports related to reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Prepare balance sheet analyses and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits within the function.
• Contribute to team efforts and special projects as needed.
• Represent the function in special projects and assignments.
• Assist with other projects and duties as required.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Finance/Business degree or related

Job description

SUMMARY:

The person in this position prepares financial statements, consolidated statements, and various other accounting statements and reports; 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
• Communicate and coordinate with other departments and regional personnel, including first-line regional financial contact and support for assigned region
• 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 corporate 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
• One to three 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
• Good 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
• Degrees in finance, business, other related fields, or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience, will also be considered

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.