Sr General Ledger Accountant PRCC

Patriot Rail Company; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Rail Company in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Senior GL Accountant to manage general ledger, financial reporting, fixed asset, and project accounting for assigned railroad entities. The role requires preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis, with a focus on GAAP compliance and cross-functional collaboration.

You will support month-end close, variances, and audits, and contribute to process improvements across accounting functions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA strongly preferred
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Must have a strong foundation of accounting knowledge and be able to consistently apply GAAP
• Must possess flexibility with work assignments and be able to multi-task
• Must be detail-oriented, accurate, and organized
• Must maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Friendly and proven ability to work cross-functionally
• Must have advanced computer and Excel skills
• General knowledge of SAP preferred
• Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Prepare, calculate, review, and post monthly journal entries in the accounting system.
• Maintain accurate accounting records for assigned railroad entities in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Serve as the primary GL accounting contact for assigned roads, including recurring close activities, entity-level analysis, intercompany activity, accruals, allocations, and balance sheet account ownership.
• Coordinate month-end close activities with accounting managers, Accounts Payable, Revenue, Engineering, Procurement, and other cross-functional partners.
• Review the general ledger monthly; prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations; and research, identify, and correct unusual or inaccurate entries.
• Review month-end financial results and clearly communicate significant variances, trends, and accounting matters to management.
• Support fixed asset accounting, including asset additions, transfers, retirements, disposals, depreciation, and periodic review of construction-in-progress balances.
• Review capital expenditure activity and supporting documentation to evaluate appropriate project and asset classification, coding, useful lives, in-service dates, and capitalization in accordance with company policy and GAAP.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Accounts Payable to monitor project costs, commitments, status, and completion; resolve coding or classification issues; and support timely project closeout and capitalization.
• Perform other job-related duties as directed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor or Master's Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for general ledger accounting, financial reporting, fixed asset accounting, and project accounting for assigned railroad entities. The position prepares and reviews journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, capital project activity, and fixed asset records; analyzes trends, costs, revenues, commitments, and obligations by road; and communicates results to management. The Senior GL Accountant is expected to identify process and control improvements, support cross-functional projects, and contribute to the annual financial audit.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare, calculate, review, and post monthly journal entries in the accounting system.
• Maintain accurate accounting records for assigned railroad entities in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.
• Serve as the primary GL accounting contact for assigned roads, including recurring close activities, entity-level analysis, intercompany activity, accruals, allocations, and balance sheet account ownership.
• Coordinate month-end close activities with accounting managers, Accounts Payable, Revenue, Engineering, Procurement, and other cross-functional partners.
• Review the general ledger monthly; prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations; and research, identify, and correct unusual or inaccurate entries.
• Review month-end financial results and clearly communicate significant variances, trends, and accounting matters to management.
• Support fixed asset accounting, including asset additions, transfers, retirements, disposals, depreciation, and periodic review of construction-in-progress balances.
• Review capital expenditure activity and supporting documentation to evaluate appropriate project and asset classification, coding, useful lives, in-service dates, and capitalization in accordance with company policy and GAAP.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Accounts Payable to monitor project costs, commitments, status, and completion; resolve coding or classification issues; and support timely project closeout and capitalization.
• Perform other job-related duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Accounting
• CPA strongly preferred
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Must have a strong foundation of accounting knowledge and be able to consistently apply GAAP
• Must possess flexibility with work assignments and be able to multi-task
• Must be detail-oriented, accurate, and organized
• Must maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Friendly and proven ability to work cross-functionally
• Must have advanced computer and Excel skills
• General knowledge of SAP preferred
• Valid Driver's License

Prior fixed asset, capital project, or construction-in-progress accounting experience preferred.

Ability to analyze project costs and supporting documentation and apply capitalization policies consistently.

Experience with SAP fixed asset and project functionality preferred.

Minimum Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, handle objects, reach with hands and arms, write, talk, type and hear. Associate is occasionally required to sit, stoop, bend and/or kneel and lift and/or move up to 35 lbs. Associate is typically in an office environment but occasional may travel and/or visits a railroad, facility, warehouse or outdoor environment.
• Patriot Rail is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The applicant selected for this position may be required to successfully complete a background check and drug test. Passing results must be received prior to start date in new position.

Background check may include the following: Credit History, Criminal History, Driver License Record History, Education Credentials, Employment History, Reference Checks and Professional License or Certification review relevant to the position.

Safety is the cornerstone value in our Company. Our employees are expected to live our values on the job in how we work, how we act, and how we create value. Safety is a personal responsibility. We are professionals and our activities must reflect that professionalism. Each team member must demonstrate safety advocacy every day - regardless of their role in the Company. Compliance with safety and operating rules is required and essential to our own safety and that of others.