Senior Accountant - Freight Car Products

Wabtec•Chicago, IL

5d•$79,100 - $112,800

About The Position

Senior Accountant , Freight Car Products The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in supporting the financial operations of the Freight Car product groups. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and providing insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, a deep understanding of manufacturing cost structures, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally. Location: Chicago Preferred

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting or Finance
2+ years of progressive accounting or financial experience in a large company
Thorough understanding of US GAAP and Revenue Recognition policies
Experience with fully integrated ERP systems - Oracle (or similar software)
Strong Microsoft Office computer skills – Advanced Excel (Pivot tables, Power Pivot, Power Query, VLOOKUP, etc), Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Ability to prepare well-constructed spreadsheets demonstrating a high degree of financial acumen and presentation of such work.
Driven and enthusiastic with the ability to demonstrate a passion to contribute to achieving business goals
Strong judgment and decision-making skills
Committed to driving change and accountability and implementing standard practices and initiatives
Performs well with ambiguity and under pressure; can effectively cope with change and act without having the total picture
Commitment to business ethics and integrity

Responsibilities

Overall accounting support for ~$350M sales across 7 operations sites in North America.
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the Freight Car product groups.
Perform detailed variance analysis on product costs, margins, and operational expenses.
Support the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.
Partner with operations and sourcing teams to analyze inventory, variances, production costs, and capital expenditures.
Assist in the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
Lead or support internal and external audit activities.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.
Willingness for limited travel periodically to various sites across Chicago, Kansas City, Ohio, and Pennsylvania