Lead Accountant - 90231454 - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, US, 19104
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Job Summary
The Lead Accountant will provide technical accounting support to the Amtrak business areas by preparing, reviewing, and approving month-end accruals and journal entries. The role works closely with other departments and project managers to ensure proper processing of invoices and recording of expenses. The Lead Accountant reconciles accrual and payable general ledger accounts. Produces detailed reports to support general ledger balances and performs analysis to explain flux and variances in material liability accounts. The Lead Accountant provides support for internal and external audit inquiries. Develop policy and procedures to address audit recommendations (if required).
Essential Functions
- Collaboration with finance and related departments for monthly close accruals
- Managing customer relationships with Amtrak departments, internal and external auditors
- Prepare and review monthly journal entries
- Perform accurate and timely reconciliation of general ledger accounts
- Perform variance/flux analysis to support month-end close and other reporting
- Support year-end and interim audits
- Adhoc reporting and projects
- Recommend policies and procedures to support all areas of responsibility
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
- Plus 6 years of relevant work experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- Plus 8 years of relevant work experience
- Extensive knowledge of US GAAP accounting
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Detailed Oriented
- Strong organizational and project management skills and the ability to work efficiently and independently, meeting critical deadlines
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing financial analysis and reconciliations, as well as presenting data in a summarized and understandable format
- Ability to comprehend various business processes and quickly grasp new concepts and systems
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Demonstrated skills using computer-based spreadsheets and MS Office applications
- Working knowledge of SAP financial systems
The salary/hourly range is $94,300.00 – $122,256.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID:166265
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
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We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.
Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.
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