Senior GL Accountant: Rail GAAP & Capital Projects Expert

Patriot Rail Company LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Rail Company LLC in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Senior GL Accountant responsible for general ledger accounting, financial reporting, fixed asset and project accounting for assigned railroad entities.

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, and analyzing trends, with involvement in the annual audit. Strong GAAP knowledge, CPA preferred, and ability to collaborate cross-functionally are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Solid GAAP knowledge and ability to apply it.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post monthly journal entries.
• Maintain GAAP-compliant records for assigned railroad entities.
• Serve as the primary GL contact for assigned roads and close activities.
• Coordinate month-end close with cross-functional partners (AP, Revenue, Engineering, Procurement).
• Review monthly general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations; investigate variances.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Patriot Rail Company LLC in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Senior GL Accountant responsible for general ledger accounting, financial reporting, fixed asset and project accounting for assigned railroad entities.

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, and analyzing trends, with involvement in the annual audit. Strong GAAP knowledge, CPA preferred, and ability to collaborate cross-functionally are essential.