Senior Technical Accountant & Close Leader

Genesee & Wyoming Inc.; Mesa, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

FSA/HSA plans

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

On the Job Training

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant / Accounting Manager in Mesa, AZ to lead a four-person accounting team, own the close process, and ensure accurate financial reporting for lenders, auditors, and management.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting, CPA, and at least five years of progressive accounting experience, including supervision. Public accounting experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification required.
• Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience, including prior experience supervising or leading a team.
• Public accounting (Big Four or national firm) experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of four accounting professionals, including workload assignment, performance objectives, and ongoing feedback.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close calendar for assigned areas, ensuring journal entries, accruals, and account analyses are prepared timely, accurately, and in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the team, ensuring reconciling items are identified, aged, and resolved on a timely basis and that reconciliation policy is followed consistently.
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules required under the Company's credit agreements, including lender reporting packages, covenant compliance calculations, and related certifications.
• Prepare and review consolidated and standalone financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow, for internal management reporting and external distribution.
• Evaluate the technical accounting implications of nonroutine events and transactions, such as contract modifications, leases, revenue arrangements, and other complex or first-time transactions.
• Research and document the Company's accounting positions in technical memoranda, supporting conclusions with authoritative U.S. GAAP literature.
• Monitor new and pending accounting guidance, assess impact on the Company, and lead or support implementation, including updates to policies, procedures, and disclosures.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures for areas of responsibility, ensuring they operate effectively and support the Company's SOX program.
• Serve as a key point of contact for the Company's external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual audit, coordinating requests, schedules, and supporting documentation from the team.
• Partner with FP&A and Treasury to ensure lender and covenant reporting requirements are understood, met, and clearly communicated across stakeholders.
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the close and reconciliation process, including automation and use of AI-assisted tools, while maintaining appropriate review and audit evidence.
• Assist with the preparation of financial presentations and analyses used by senior management and, as directed, the Audit Committee and board of directors.
• Support internal audit requests and the maintenance of internal controls over the close, reconciliation, and financial reporting processes.
• Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Automation tools

AI-assisted tools

Job description

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant / Accounting Manager in Mesa, AZ to lead a four-person accounting team, own the close process, and ensure accurate financial reporting for lenders, auditors, and management.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting, CPA, and at least five years of progressive accounting experience, including supervision. Public accounting experience is a plus.