Sr Accountant - +0388117 - Washington

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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

Summary Of Duties

The Senior Accountant position will have the responsibility of reconciling general ledger account balances and preparing monthly journal entries that are Corporate Accounting’s responsibility. The Senior Accountant plays a key role researching documents submitted by departments external to Corporate Accounting and determining the journal entry to record the transaction.

Essential Functions

Analyzes and ensures the accuracy and adequacy of critical general ledger activities and account balances that Corporate Accounting is responsible for. Evaluates key determinants used to derive these amounts.
Prepares and uploads monthly journal entries within a 5 day close.
Researches and investigates account balances and prepares monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
Assists in the review of account activity and analysis of variances on the monthly closing schedule.
Assists with annual audit by preparing/providing audit documentation or support requests, assisting with financial analysis and answering questions.
Monitors internal controls over financial transactions.
Ad hoc responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Corporate Accounting.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or business related field, or equivalent work experience in accounting or related field and training.
Demonstrated skills using General Ledger Accounting Systems, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
3 to 5 years of experience in General Accounting, extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, and extensive account reconciliation experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
CPA or CPA eligible
Strong analytical skills in addition to the ability to prioritize, stay organized and handle multiple tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SAP or other ERP system.
Public Accounting experience.
CPA or CPA eligible.

Work Environment

Fast paced environment with competing priorities and a need for flexibility to learn various business processes in order to quickly grasp new concepts, approaches, and systems.
Continuous collaboration with team and with other departments to be able to meet established deadlines and contribute to the overall success of the department and the company as a whole.
Flexible hybrid schedule

Communications And Interpersonal Skills

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $78,600-$101,844. 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 and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. 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 .