Sr Corporate Accountant

CSX Transportation • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

As a Senior 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: administration of the corporate financial reporting and consolidation system, preparation of intermediate to complex journal entries, and accounting for subsidiary and intercompany activities. Other duties include 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 from an accredited institution required in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• 3 or more years of experience in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of corporate consolidation concepts and SEC reporting requirements
• Knowledge of Oracle or SAP GL & subledger systems
• Knowledge of OneStream consolidation tool
• Knowledge of SOX regulatory standards
• Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• 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
• Public Accounting experience
• SAP experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare and upload monthly journal entries (intermediate to complex)
• Maintain, update, and serve as administrator of OneStream (corporate consolidation tool)
• Load, consolidate, and review financial data
• Complete assigned balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate variances
• Create weekly and quarterly reports and perform flux analyses for management review
• Research and document accounting conclusions for complex or non‑routine transactions
• Evaluate system and business-driven changes to determine needed changes to accounting processes and controls
• Serve as a point of contact for assigned accounting areas and provide guidance to business partners
• 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

Benefits

• At CSX, we prioritize valuing and developing employees, as well as operating safely. We are committed to offering our team members competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our benefits support financial, physical, emotional, and social well-being, with health plans, wellness programs, and customizable coverage options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees