Accountant, Consolidation & Financial Reporting - Genesee and Wyoming Railroad

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly skilled accountant to join our Financial Reporting and Consolidations team. This role requires a professional with experience in executing strategies related to accounting policies, general ledger maintenance, and control environments. A strong emphasis on leveraging technology to enhance financial processes and reporting is essential.  This position will be highly visible to the executive team and will work directly with our investors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Post monthly journal entries, preparing monthly general ledger reconciliations under both U.S. GAAP and IFRS
• Facilitate monthly data feeds for foreign currency exchange rates
• Owns external financial reporting for leases - consolidate lease roll forwards under IFRS to support IFRS reporting and preparation of US GAAP footnote and required disclosures
• Master data management (entering new leases, processing modifications, terminations and other lease changes) for our U.S. leasing portfolio within our lease accounting software.
• Communicate and coordinate with other departments and regional personnel and provide support to initiatives as needed
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures and internal controls
• Provide support for internal and external audit activities
• Actively participate in initiatives to continuously improve the ability to be an effective business partner through process improvement and automation
• Perform other accounting duties, as required

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Business acumen with strong accounting and technical skills
• Experience performing consolidations, preferred in a public company setting
• Ability to analyze transactions and business situations
• Strong computer literacy across an extended stream of applications, prior Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus
• Strong communication, time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to manage across organizational boundaries
• Quick learner with interest in innovative technology
• Highly motivated team player looking to contribute to G&W’s overall success

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with relevant experience
• Previous ERP experience, D365 highly preferred
• Highly motivated individual capable of managing multiple tasks and communicating to a high performing team
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully and develop alternative solutions

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Interpersonal skills that build trust by treating internal customers, peers and others with integrity and respect, upholding organizational values and keeping commitments
• Ability to work as part of a team, balancing team and individual responsibilities and contributing to building a positive team spirit; ability to support everyone’s efforts to succeed
• Railroad experience not required, but is a plus

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.