Railworks

Senior Accountant

Railworks$110K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
  • Minimum 4 years of public accounting with audit concentration
  • Solid understanding of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles
  • Familiar with automated financial and accounting reporting systems such as JDE and OneStream
  • Strong problem-solving abilities for maintaining efficiency
  • Experience with foreign currency transaction management
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries
  • Ensure accuracy in general ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
  • Handle foreign currency transaction and translation entries
  • Manage related party transactions and intercompany accounting
  • Compile entries related to cash transactions and various accounts
  • Support preparation of internal and external financial reports
  • Maintain compliance with accounting policies and internal controls

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Support for employee well-being and work-life balance
Full Job Description
Job ID: 19819

Benefits Offering

RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match.

Compensation

$110000 - $120000 / year

Position Summary

Supports the Accounting Department in all areas of finance including corporate reporting, financial planning and analysis, taxation, and budget preparation/forecasting. Ensures company accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles and that internal policies and controls are followed.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual journal entries
• Prepare and review general ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy and to efficiently resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and review foreign currency transaction/translation entries
• Prepare and review related party transactions, including intercompany, intracompany, investment in subs/JVs and eliminations.
• Prepare and review entries relating to cash transactions, AR, prepaids, accruals, DTF accounts etc.
• Prepare internal reports and work on special projects as requested
• Support the preparation and compilation of internal and external reporting packages, including month end financial statements, commentary analysis and external audits.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures and ensure compliance with internal controls including Company policies, GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley

Required Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
• Public accounting with audit concentration, minimum 4 years required
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles
• Experience with automated financial and accounting reporting systems (JDE and OneStream)
• Strong problem solving and resolution capabilities to maintain efficiency and accuracy
• Working knowledge with foreign currency transactions and translation
• Ability to perform with a high level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity
• Ability to manage multiple projects within tight timeframes
• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 with advanced Excel skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
• Works in an office environment 2-3 times a week
• Frequently sits for long periods of time
• Frequently speaks, reads, writes and uses a computer keyboard
• May require occasional standing, walking, lifting, stooping, or bending
• Occasional Travel required - 0% to 5%

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

About Railworks

RailWorks Corporation is a leading provider of railroad construction and maintenance services in North America. The company offers a wide range of services, including track construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation, as well as signal and communication installation and maintenance. RailWorks was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, New York. The company has more than 3,000 employees and operates in more than 20 states across the United States and in Canada.
Learn more about Railworks
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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