General Accountant – Accounts Payable

Paducah & Louisville Railway•Paducah, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Accountant is responsible for processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and maintaining relevant data to ensure payments are completed efficiently, accurately, and on time in accordance with FRA, AAR, and company rules, policies, and regulations. The role requires adherence to applicable safety procedures and protection of employee privacy and confidential information under local, state, and federal laws and guidelines. The position processes and initiates payments, supports monthly closing activities, maintains accounting records and supporting documentation, responds to inquiries about accounts payable policies and procedures, and helps maintain data for 1099 reporting and compliance. The position is based in the accounting department at the company’s Paducah, Kentucky location.

Requirements

Understand general accounting procedures and concepts.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate initiative, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
Have strong attention to detail.
Work collaboratively across departmental functions.
Be able to work with computer software programs.
Be able to work in a self-supervised environment.
Work effectively with superiors and subordinates in a team environment.
Adhere to deadlines and schedules.
Have 1–3 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.
Have advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office and JD Edwards software.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive, verify, and reconcile invoices to process payments and control expenses.
Correspond professionally with customers.
Input, track, and retrieve financial data.
Prepare bi-weekly check runs and initiate payments via ACH and check.
Assist with monthly closing, including preparing account reconciliations, journal entries, and standard financial reports.
Ensure invoices have appropriate supporting documentation before payment.
Maintain records by scanning and filing documents.
Respond to inquiries accurately and promptly, and provide guidance on accounts payable policies and procedures.
Identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
Maintain supporting data for 1099 reporting and compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.