Accounting Manager Job at Plasser American Corp in Chesapeake

Some see the railway as transportation, while at Plasser American we see it as transformation. The story of how steel tracks turned the American promise into American progress and forged a trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future. It’s a story that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by mile. There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that support, quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying on track.

That’s why the Plasser American tradition begins with a promise. A promise to do things right. An unapologetic commitment to quality that makes us the longtime trusted leader in cutting edge American made innovations for the North American railway. It’s a promise to see things differently to turn ordinary steel into safer passages. To be a partner that you can count on to engineer solutions for the challenges of today and for the opportunities of tomorrow. From research and design, expert manufacturing and delivering unapparelled services, our customers trust us to keep them ahead of the curve.

Progress is about more than getting from Point A to Point B. It’s knowing you have a trusted foundation to move you forward toward new possibilities waiting around the corner. Join Plasser American to become part of our team forging ahead towards new opportunities in railway maintenance. The railway is a path to the future, choose this path and apply today.

General Scope: Manage the Accounting Department and directly report to the Director of Accounting.

Position Summary:

• The Accounting Manager will oversee the Accounting Department staff including AP, AR and Staff Accountants
• The Accounting Manager will oversee and review the creation of monthly standard and non-standard adjusting journal entries necessary to properly close the company’s books.
• The Accounting Manager will reconcile the general ledger accounts
• The Accounting Manager will review monthly/quarterly/annual sales/use tax returns as required
• The Accounting Manager will review monthly/quarterly/annual miscellaneous returns as required
• The Accounting Manager will create standard monthly financial statement reports for distribution to Management
• The Accounting Manager will create custom financial reports as required by Management
• The Accounting Manager will prepare company surveys
• The Accounting Manager will prepare weekly/monthly financial reports of varying financial matters
• Special projects as directed by the Director of Accounting

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Accounting Department staff including Accountants Payable, Accountants Receivable and Staff Accountants

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(The knowledge, skills and attributes required for satisfactory job performance)

Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Accounting. Certified Public Accountant preferred.

Knowledge: Incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• Knowledge of Accounting.

Skills: Incumbent must demonstrate or participate in internal/external training programs to obtain the following skills:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions and percentages.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

• Ability to write simple correspondence.

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Applicable Technical Competencies: Incumbent must have working knowledge and demonstrated abilities utilizing mechanical knowledge: Specific applications combined with knowledge competencies are as follows: Rating Level: 1-5 (1= minimum 5= Maximum)

Application

Required Level of proficiency

Preferred Level of proficiency

ERP LN

4

5

Microsoft Excel

4

5

Microsoft Word

3

4

FAS

3

5

Personal Attributes: Incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of an Accounting Manager. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Be honest and trustworthy
• Be respectful
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Be flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics

About Plasser American:

As part of the Plasser family brand, which is the largest Maintenance of Way equipment provider in the world, PAC is a rapidly growing provider of railway equipment in North America. Continuing for the next few years, PAC will continue to make significant investments in the North American Market including a new office building and a substantial addition to our manufacturing facility. PAC is making the needed investments to continue its growth trajectory for many years to come. The next several years will be an exciting time of transformation. We look to the future to enhance our team and achieve our goals.