Senior Staff Accountant

Road & Rail Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and established industry player as a Senior Accountant, where you will manage day-to-day financial operations and ensure compliance with accounting standards. In this role, you will utilize your expertise to streamline processes, oversee financial reporting, and train staff on financial software. With a commitment to integrity and excellence, this company offers a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the organization’s success. If you have a passion for finance and a desire to make a meaningful difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full Benefits Package

Paid Holidays and Vacations

Annual Steel Toe Boot Allowance

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Provided

Promote from Within Mentality

Qualifications

• 8+ years of financial management and accounting experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance and accounting operations.
• Perform month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and federal/state regulations.

Skills

Financial Management

Accounting Principles

Data Management

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Master's Degree

CPA Certification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Sage

Emburse

Job description

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The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including entering journals, managing accounts receivable and payable, using financial technology systems, and other select finance-related administration. The Senior Accountant ensures timely reconciliation and reporting of all financial statements and prepares financial analyses for the Controller and other key stakeholders as requested. The Senior Accountant serves as the primary contact for internal staff on invoicing, bill payments, cash receipts and revenue, and budgets. The Senior Accountant also implements and trains staff to use software that streamlines processes and improves distribution and accessibility of financial information.

Our Core Principles:

Our company's reputation for integrity is its most valuable asset. We always strive to keep our word and fulfill our commitments. We treat all people, internal or external to the Company, with respect and dignity. We strive for excellence through honesty, hard work, and constant attention to our professional responsibilities, continually seeking to deliver a quality product in a safe manner.

We Offer:

• A Full Benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K
• Paid Holidays and Vacations
• An annual Steel Toe Boot allowance
• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
• A promote from within mentality
• and much more!

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensuring day-to-day transactions such as accounts payable, cash receipts and accounts receivable, credit card transactions, and payroll are recorded properly.
• Performing timely and accurate month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., net assets, investments, revenue, expenses, payroll allocations, etc.), ensuring that accounting schedules are updated and accurate.
• Ensuring proper revenue and expense recognition.
• Monitoring cash and investment balances and performing cash flow forecasting.
• Ensuring all finance and accounting operations comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal and state laws and regulations.
• Assisting the Director and budget analyst in developing and monitoring departmental, project, and organizational budgets; assisting with monthly financial reporting needs.
• Performing fiscal year-end close activities and assisting with activities and requirements of external auditors.
• Continuously seeking and implementing opportunities to streamline and improve finance and accounting operations through technology, including training staff to better utilize financial and accounting software.
• Managing select administrative activities, such as state unemployment, withholding, and income tax registrations.
• Other duties as assigned to meet organizational requirements.

Qualifications - Education and Training:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in finance, accounting, or a relevant field.
• Master's degree and/or CPA certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of financial management and accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), with expertise in Excel required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• Hands-on experience with financial management software (e.g., Sage, Intact, Emburse) required.
• Experience with annual audits.
• Excellent data management and analysis skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain financial terms simply.
• Integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the organization's mission.

Note: Management reserves the right to reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Experience Requirements: At least 8 years of accounting experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Physical, Mental & Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to hear and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and operate data entry equipment for extended periods.
• Good reasoning skills to solve business problems, including statistical analysis.

Company Overview:

Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services has grown into a leading provider of rail-related services in North America, offering expertise in plant and terminal operations, as well as field maintenance of rail assets. Visit www.roadandrail.com for more information.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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