Anacostia Rail Holdings
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Anacostia Rail Holdings, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Description
Reconciles bank statements and balancing the ledger for regular reports.Assists with month-end and year-end close. Perform variance to budget analysis and reporting.Supports the annual budget preparation process.Prepares documentation and schedules for external auditors and tax preparers.Maintains and tracks billing through the accounting system to ensure prompt and proper receipt of revenue and repair billings.Perform duties as a back-up for fixed asset and lease accounting.Works with various company railroads on tracking parts and verifies inventory controls are in place.Alerts management of customers with receivables older than 60 days.Performs annual count of inventory and verifies that physical assets are properly accounted for.Maintains a safe course of action in the performance of assigned duties.Performs other duties, tasks and projects as required or assigned to support ARH railroad operations.
Requirements
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. CPA candidate or CPA is preferred.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
Expert capabilities in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.). Experience in Reporting Writing software Tableau.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Two to five years in general accounting.
SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Effective verbal and written communication abilities. Well-developed organization skills. Detail oriented. Ability to work independently and within a team. Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines.
TALKING:
Frequently and accurately communicate details or important instructions or ideas.
AVERAGE HEARING:
Able to hear average or normal conversation and receive ordinary information.
REPETITIVE MOTION:
Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
AVERAGE VISUAL ABILITIES:
Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare and inspect documents.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH:
Must be able to lift 10-15 pounds occasionally.
Reconciles bank statements and balancing the ledger for regular reports.Assists with month-end and year-end close. Perform variance to budget analysis and reporting.Supports the annual budget preparation process.Prepares documentation and schedules for external auditors and tax preparers.Maintains and tracks billing through the accounting system to ensure prompt and proper receipt of revenue and repair billings.Perform duties as a back-up for fixed asset and lease accounting.Works with various company railroads on tracking parts and verifies inventory controls are in place.Alerts management of customers with receivables older than 60 days.Performs annual count of inventory and verifies that physical assets are properly accounted for.Maintains a safe course of action in the performance of assigned duties.Performs other duties, tasks and projects as required or assigned to support ARH railroad operations.
Requirements
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. CPA candidate or CPA is preferred.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
Expert capabilities in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.). Experience in Reporting Writing software Tableau.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Two to five years in general accounting.
SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Effective verbal and written communication abilities. Well-developed organization skills. Detail oriented. Ability to work independently and within a team. Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines.
TALKING:
Frequently and accurately communicate details or important instructions or ideas.
AVERAGE HEARING:
Able to hear average or normal conversation and receive ordinary information.
REPETITIVE MOTION:
Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
AVERAGE VISUAL ABILITIES:
Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare and inspect documents.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH:
Must be able to lift 10-15 pounds occasionally.