Senior Accountant (Nicholasville, KY)

R.J. Corman Railroad Group•Nicholasville, KY

27d•Onsite

About The Position

R. J. Corman Railroad Company is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team in Nicholasville, KY. This role performs Financial Reporting functions for an organization with multiple legal entities operating in different lines of business. The position interfaces with and supports all levels of management and personnel across companies. Responsibilities are performed with a moderate degree of independence under general supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
CPA license required.
At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong understanding of journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, and month-end close.
Ability to analyze financial information, solve problems, manage details, and communicate clearly with financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Public accounting experience.
Experience with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools.
Experience interpreting U.S. GAAP, maintaining internal controls, or partnering with operational leaders on financial analysis.

Responsibilities

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for assigned business units and legal entities.
Prepare and review reconciliations, journal entries, financial schedules, and workpapers that support accurate reporting.
Analyze financial results, investigate variances, identify trends, and share practical recommendations with management.
Serve as a trusted accounting partner to operational leaders by supporting profitability analysis, capital investment decisions, and business initiatives.
Monitor balance sheet activity and help ensure compliance with internal controls, U.S. GAAP, and company policies.
Learn the operational drivers, contract structures, and key metrics that influence business performance.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, internal controls, and system utilization.
Support audits, compliance reviews, accounting research, special projects, acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic initiatives.
Performs Financial Reporting functions for an organization with multiple legal entities operating in different lines of business.
Position interfaces with and supports all levels of management and personnel across companies.
Responsibilities are performed with moderate degree of independence under general supervision.