Accounting Mgr - 90412915 - Philadelphia

Amtrak•Philadelphia, PA

12d•$113,200 - $146,664•Onsite

About The Position

This role is being created to support a multi-year transformational project at Amtrak, as support for normal department operations. As this position is tied to that project work, continuation of work after completion of the project would depend on business needs at that time. Job Summary Lead and manage accounting functions for Amtrak's fixed assets, including but not limited to setup, monitoring, accounting, reporting, and review of team members' work. Manage, train, and develop the accounting staff, which includes performance monitoring, evaluation, and other personnel actions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
Plus 7 years of relevant work experience.
Demonstrated expertise in fixed asset accounting
Strong working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
Strong comprehension skills to learn various business processes and quickly grasp new concepts, approaches, and systems
Ability to collect, organize and analyze qualitative and quantitative data
Strong analytical capability and the capacity to control system data in accordance with corporate policies and procedures
Ability to clearly describe or explain information, concepts, ideas, and instructions
Strong problem-solving skills, especially in a high-pressure environment
Ability to multi-task effectively and patiently while remaining flexible in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
Ability to manage others and ensure team's adherence to deadlines
Interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a cohesive and results-oriented environment
Ability to identify and implement process improvement and change
Superior written communication skills, strong listening and speaking skills
Demonstrated reliability through an excellent attendance record and satisfactory work performance history

Nice To Haves

9 years of relevant work experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
Strong working knowledge of PowerPlan, SAP and other Amtrak applications
Professional certification and/or MBA

Responsibilities

Manage capital accounting processes and supervise capital accounting staff
Coach and develop accounting staff on policies, procedures, and best practices
Manage/review/approve capital work in progress accounts, capitalization, and retirements of fixed assets in various functional areas
Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations
Review and approve journal entries and purchase requests related to capital projects
Review and approve invoice reconciliations
Lead and assist with internal and external audit requests
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes within PowerPlan and SAP
Review accounting activity, monitor variances, and provide analysis to stakeholders
Provide updates to leadership and respond to related inquiries
Lead and assist in ad-hoc requests and projects