BNSF Railway Company

Sr. Analyst/Asst. Mgr Accounting (Cost Recovery Team)

BNSF Railway Company • $72K — $104K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum of 1-year professional experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Eligible to work without sponsorship for employment authorization

Responsibilities

  • Perform research and analysis of contracts and billing with various entities
  • Conduct audits of receivable and payable projects for accuracy
  • Identify root causes and recommend solutions for process improvements
  • Present audit findings to Finance & Operations management
  • Develop best practices for contract and invoice audits
  • Proactively identify gaps and opportunities for improvement
  • Conduct comprehensive reviews of agreements against performance

Benefits

  • Industry-leading 401(k) and Railroad Retirement program
  • Robust health care options including medical, dental, and mental health support
  • Health care spending accounts with employer contributions
  • Family benefits including adoption reimbursement and dependent care support
  • Access to discounts on travel and wellness services
  • Annual bonus eligibility
  • Generous leave and time off policies
Full Job Description
Job Location: Fort Worth
Other Potential Locations: Fort Worth, TX
Anticipated Start Date: 11/02/2026
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: $72,200 - $104,000

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.

This is a full-time position located in Fort Worth, TX. For certain positions, including this one, employees can work one day per week remotely. Our leaders also foster a culture where work life balance, which requires flexibility for when life happens, is important and respected.

Travel is minimal, less than 10%.

Salary range:

1+ years of experience: $72,200 - $93,000

2+ years of experience: $81,500 - $104,000

These ranges reflect what BNSF Railway reasonably expects to pay for this position, based on the role's level, scope, and responsibilities. Final compensation and position level will be determined by factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay and bonus eligibility, BNSF offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Key responsibilities may include:

Perform research and analysis of contracts, payables, and receivable billing with other railroads, governmental agencies and other entities. Billing types include construction, train movement and other ancillary charges.

Responsible for conducting audits and related assignments of receivable and payable projects to ensure billed costs are complete, accurate, supportable and within contractual terms.

Identify and quantify root causes and recommend solutions to improve controls and current Billable Projects (Revenue Management) procedures and systems.

Present audit findings (billing issues, impacts, root causes, solutions) to both Finance & Operations management.

Identify and/or develop best practices for contract & invoice audits/reviews.

Proactive and demonstrate ability to identify potential gaps and opportunities for process improvements.

Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and deliver results.

Ability to conduct comprehensive reviews of various types of agreements and analyze contract terms against actual performance and application.

Daily work is conducted in an indoor office environment.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business need.

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position's duties.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Able to work now and in the future without BNSF's assistance (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status).
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum of 1-year professional experience
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with above average knowledge of Excel


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Degree Accounting, Finance or Business/Operations related field of study
  • Working knowledge of Disbursements, Accounts Payable, Revenue, and/or Accounts Receivable processes
  • Experience with SQL, SAP, Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI, or other analytical tools and platforms
  • Previous audit, forensic accounting or financial analysis experience
  • Active Certified Professional Accountant (CPA)


At BNSF, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:
  • An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.
  • A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.
  • Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.
  • Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).
  • Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
  • Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)
  • Generous leave / time off policies.
  • For more information, visit Benefits.

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All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. You can find more information by reviewing the Hiring Process. Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic

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About BNSF Railway Company

BNSF Railway Company is one of the largest freight railroad networks in North America, with 32,500 miles of rail across the western two-thirds of the United States. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. BNSF Railway Company is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and operates as a standalone entity. The company provides transportation services for a wide range of commodities, including consumer goods, coal, industrial products, and agricultural products. BNSF Railway Company has a strong commitment to safety and environmental sustainability, and has invested heavily in technology and infrastructure to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
Learn more about BNSF Railway Company
Size
42,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1994

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