Corporate Accountant

CSX Transportation•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

As a Corporate Accountant at CSX, you will be an active partner in ensuring a timely and accurate month-end close. This role works closely with internal and external business partners to support the accounting needs of all subsidiaries under the CSX Corporate umbrella. The primary duties of this role include: preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, management reporting and the preparation of financial and other regulatory disclosures. In support of a strong internal control environment this role is involved in the execution of SOX controls, including partaking in the monthly certification of consolidated results. This role interfaces with various levels of management within the Finance Organization as well as within operations and support departments to obtain information and data for specific work responsibilities. Other duties include ad hoc projects to support growth, modernization, and streamlining of existing processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
1 or more years of experience in Accounting
Knowledge of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities
Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively in a team environment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of General Ledger and Consolidation systems such as Oracle, SAP, OneStream
Microsoft Office and other data analyzation tools
May be required to complete a background check
Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard work week)

Nice To Haves

Graduate Degree
3 or more years of experience in Accounting
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Responsibilities

Prepare and upload monthly journal entries. Load, consolidate, and review financial data
Complete assigned balance sheet account reconciliations
Create weekly and quarterly reports for management review
Participate in special projects and cross-functional activities, as assigned
Pursue opportunities for process improvement
Provide information to internal and external auditors as required
Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager