Staff Accountant

Union Tank Car Company

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This position performs a variety of accounting duties that assure the accurate and timely preparation and maintenance of reports, ledgers, and journals including month-end and year-end financial reporting, purchase card administration, and expense reporting to support the Repair Business Unit. Additionally, this position supports the development of budgets and forecasts to achieve operational objectives.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepares and posts journal entries for recurring provisions.
• Assists with monthly/yearly financial closings by completing account reconciliation.
• Responsible for researching and resolving outstanding reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Engages with intercompany partners during month-end close to ensure netting is complete and accurate.
• Consolidates and maintains the Account Reconciliation book on a monthly basis.
• Manages the purchase card administration process which includes auditing of receipts, employee training and account maintenance.
• Maintains adequate documentation and support for financial records.
• Validates financial transactions by auditing expense account receipts, fuel card transactions and GPS reporting while adhering to internal policies and procedures.
• Supports the coordination of internal/external audit requests, including preparation of documents and response to questions.
• Assists in the audit of annual physical inventory counts at shop and field locations.
• Participates in the preparation/consolidation of annual budgets within the Repair Business Unit.
• Supports monthly reporting requirements to parent company in Hyperion.
• Assists with ad hoc financial projects and reporting, as needed.

The incumbent works to meet internal and external customer expectations at all times by fully applying oneself to the task involved, preventing errors, and developing and implementing personal quality improvement projects. In addition, the incumbent is required to understand the Responsible Care Management System and actively participate in activities outlined therein.

SKILLS/SPECIFICATIONS

• Demonstrate clear and professional written/verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality financial reporting.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Organizational skills to plan, prioritize and manage time.
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and changing environment to complete complex financial tasks with minimal supervision.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.

• Minimum of 0-2 years of accounting, finance or related work experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs daily accounting processes including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger transactions ensuring accuracy and completeness. Ensures that transactions are in accordance with policies, procedures, and are recorded consistent with acceptable accounting standards. Updates and analyzes financial information in database to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed. Prepares routine financial reports and ad-hoc reports for operational review and decision making. Performs monthly, quarterly and annual accounting activities including reconciliations, coordination and completion of annual audits, and reviewing financial reports/support as necessary. Participates in and actively supports quality projects, activities and Responsible Care initiatives to ensure that the Company achieves its goals.

DISCLAIMER:

Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Duties, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.