Sr Accountant - 90411306 - Philadelphia

Sr Accountant - Philadelphia

The Senior Accountant will have the responsibility for maintaining a system of internal controls related to processing, analyzing, recording, billing and reconciliation of accounting transactions in relation to the management of the corporate-wide accounts receivable and revenue functions. This includes coordinating and managing general accounting functions, business processes, accuracy and maintenance of the ledger accounts, reconciling account balances, and the resultant financial statements.

Essential Functions

• Implementation and development of accounting controls and procedures.
• Collaboration with Finance and related department sub-groups in the development, review and update of Finance policies and procedures.
• Managing customer relationships with Amtrak departments.
• Accurate recording of revenue and sales in accordance with GAAP, including cash and credit.
• Monthly variance analysis including budget comparison, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and associated reporting.
• Lead the monthly accounting cycle to ensure a timely closing of each month and year end closing, reporting and project requirements.
• Monitor SAP interfaces.
• Ad-hoc projects as determined by Manager.
• Seek continuous process improvements to maximize work efficiency.
• Evaluate effectiveness of internal processes and controls and recommends enhancements to data retrieval, documentation, and process flow.
• Understanding of SAP financial system, organizational and business processes.
• Ability to perform Data analysis, summarization and translation into accurate, meaningful, timely and reliable management information for presentation.
• Consolidation of the current financial systems into SAP which includes participation in implementation of integration of continuous process improvements and work efficiency into the current financial business processes.
• Interface and develop/maintain relationships with peers, subordinates, and superiors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 3 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Transportation industry experience.
• Knowledge and experience associated with Amtrak's accounting structure.
• Experience with SAP modules FI-GL, FI-AR, PS, CO, and SD, Business Objects, and BPC.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of GAAP and GAAS and the ability to apply them to the evaluation and creation of internal controls.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with proven ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels within and outside the organization sufficient to exchange information, work cooperatively, facilitate understanding, and persuade and influence others.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Experience in maintaining organizational processes and business systems, including the adherence to relevant policies and procedures governing these activities.
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles sufficient to reconcile, analyze and report on corporate business activity.
• Frequently learns new tasks, both complex and simple, in order to maintain effectiveness in position.
• Ability to communicate with multiple levels of management within Amtrak.
• Proficiency with integrated accounting systems, PC Applications, and with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Power Point, and Word.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Honest, ethical, reliable, responsible, and dependable.

The salary/hourly range is $78,600.00 $101,844.00. 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.

Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care Health Savings Account Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Fertility and Family Building Benefits No-cost Personal Health Advocate Student Loan Assistance Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Tuition and Education Reimbursement Paid Family Leave Life Insurance Rail Pass Privileges Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts