Chicago Freight Car
Staff Accountant
Chicago Freight Car, Oak Brook, Illinois, United States, 60523
Recognized as one of Crain’s “Best Places to Work” as well as a 2023 “Great Places to Work” by the Great Place To Work Institute Inc., Sasser prides itself on supporting an employee-driven, opportunity-based culture that empowers, recognizes, and rewards its employees. From highly competitive benefits to exciting employee events to organic, grassroots philanthropy and volunteerism, Sasser is an awesome place to begin and grow your career.
We are a fourth-generation, family-held transportation asset services and management company with roots dating to 1928. Sasser’s six subsidiary units are leaders in providing commercial- and industrial-focused rail, automotive, containerized shipping, and aviation transportation equipment solutions including asset leasing, fleet administration management, asset repair and maintenance, and innovative technology services. Sasser Family Companies includes subsidiaries Chicago Freight Car, Union Leasing, CF Rail Services, Express 4x4 Truck Rental, Xced GSE, and Falcon Lease. To learn more about what makes Sasser special, visit www.sasser.com.
What We Offer
In Sasser’s employee-driven, opportunity-based culture, our employees help chart the course for our success. That is the reason that we believe that the most important investment we'll ever make in our business is you. Sasser employees enjoy a competitive benefits program that:Covers 85% of your medical premiumsIncludes a 100% Company-paid disability and life insurance plansIncludes a 401K plan with company match PLUS additional end-of-year fundingIncludes Incentive PlansProvides paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents, as well as a monetary gift towards a 529 education accountProvides training and tuition reimbursementProvides community service opportunities, employee recognition programs, and lots and lots of celebrations!
As Staff Accountant, Here's What You'll Do:
The Staff Accountant is a key member of the Company’s finance team. The individual supports the Senior Director, Finance & Accounting for both CF Rail Services (CFRS) and Chicago Freight Car (CFC), and is responsible for the effective execution and control of designated facets of the Finance and Accounting functions. Key responsibilities include overseeing the accounts payable process, payment processing, fixed asset processing, accounts receivable, collections and other general accounting duties.
Accounts Payable:
Enter approved general A/P invoices through IntacctConvert purchase order receipts to payables in IntacctReconcile credit card remittance through PNC ActivePayHandle communications with vendors seeking payments and investigate delayed payments/approvalsWork with other departments on corrections to A/P bills – voids, reissues, reclass entries, duplicates, etc.Void checks as neededAnalyze A/P processes for process improvement opportunities
Vendor, W9 Management and 1099 filings:
Identify and correct any vendor’s missing informationVerify existent vendor data as needed (IE-banking changes, name changes, etc.)Mail out 1099s and file electronically by governmental due dates
Accounts Receivable:
Daily cash application and reconciliation for both Rail Business UnitsDeposit checks daily via remote depositCollection inquiries to past due customersCredit analysis for CFC – thoroughly review potential customers for credit worthiness and make recommendation to the credit committee. Monitor customers for change in D&B status.CFC billing, including yearly billing for excess mileage/tank car equalization, manual invoices, import invoices and adjustments to IntacctResponsible for all aspects related to car hire, excess mileage and tank car equalizationMonitor invoices inbox and handle all requestsWeekly collection reporting for both Rail Business UnitsWork with sales and operations to resolve any customer disputes
Expense Reporting & Fixed Assets:
Reconcile expense report balances between credit card bills and expense reports submittedInquire employees about outstanding balancesAdd, modify, dispose of fixed assets at CFRS in the FAS systemReconcile FAS to Intacct on a monthly basisProvide tax and audit reporting on fixed assets, as neededPost depreciation monthly
General Accounting:
Reconcile revenue monthly between in-house software applications and IntacctReconcile subledgers to GL: A/R, A/P, Inventory, Fixed Assets for CFRSPrepare requested data for auditors as neededAssist with inventory records needs, physical inventory counts for CFRSUnderstand the billing processes done at the shops at CFRS and assist with discrepanciesAct as a back up to the Senior AccountantSet accruals monthly for payables or other items for CFRS
Here's What it Will Take to be Successful in This Role:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting/FinanceExperience working in a large-scale ERP environment, preferably Intacct1-3 years of related experienceKnowledge of GAAPKeen attention to detailExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to communicate concisely, but also analyze data as neededOrganized and dependableAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with a high sense of urgencyAbility to learn new concepts quicklyAbility to multi-taskAbility to effectively work in a team environment
Physical Demands:
This job operates in a professional environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, filing cabinets, printers, and fax machines.
Working Conditions:
This position will be based out of our office in Oak Brook, Illinois. Until the Company moves to Oak Brook in early 2026, this will temporarily work out of the office in Schaumburg, Illinois. This role also offers remote work flexibility with 3 days in office, and 2 days remote.
The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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We are a fourth-generation, family-held transportation asset services and management company with roots dating to 1928. Sasser’s six subsidiary units are leaders in providing commercial- and industrial-focused rail, automotive, containerized shipping, and aviation transportation equipment solutions including asset leasing, fleet administration management, asset repair and maintenance, and innovative technology services. Sasser Family Companies includes subsidiaries Chicago Freight Car, Union Leasing, CF Rail Services, Express 4x4 Truck Rental, Xced GSE, and Falcon Lease. To learn more about what makes Sasser special, visit www.sasser.com.
What We Offer
In Sasser’s employee-driven, opportunity-based culture, our employees help chart the course for our success. That is the reason that we believe that the most important investment we'll ever make in our business is you. Sasser employees enjoy a competitive benefits program that:Covers 85% of your medical premiumsIncludes a 100% Company-paid disability and life insurance plansIncludes a 401K plan with company match PLUS additional end-of-year fundingIncludes Incentive PlansProvides paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents, as well as a monetary gift towards a 529 education accountProvides training and tuition reimbursementProvides community service opportunities, employee recognition programs, and lots and lots of celebrations!
As Staff Accountant, Here's What You'll Do:
The Staff Accountant is a key member of the Company’s finance team. The individual supports the Senior Director, Finance & Accounting for both CF Rail Services (CFRS) and Chicago Freight Car (CFC), and is responsible for the effective execution and control of designated facets of the Finance and Accounting functions. Key responsibilities include overseeing the accounts payable process, payment processing, fixed asset processing, accounts receivable, collections and other general accounting duties.
Accounts Payable:
Enter approved general A/P invoices through IntacctConvert purchase order receipts to payables in IntacctReconcile credit card remittance through PNC ActivePayHandle communications with vendors seeking payments and investigate delayed payments/approvalsWork with other departments on corrections to A/P bills – voids, reissues, reclass entries, duplicates, etc.Void checks as neededAnalyze A/P processes for process improvement opportunities
Vendor, W9 Management and 1099 filings:
Identify and correct any vendor’s missing informationVerify existent vendor data as needed (IE-banking changes, name changes, etc.)Mail out 1099s and file electronically by governmental due dates
Accounts Receivable:
Daily cash application and reconciliation for both Rail Business UnitsDeposit checks daily via remote depositCollection inquiries to past due customersCredit analysis for CFC – thoroughly review potential customers for credit worthiness and make recommendation to the credit committee. Monitor customers for change in D&B status.CFC billing, including yearly billing for excess mileage/tank car equalization, manual invoices, import invoices and adjustments to IntacctResponsible for all aspects related to car hire, excess mileage and tank car equalizationMonitor invoices inbox and handle all requestsWeekly collection reporting for both Rail Business UnitsWork with sales and operations to resolve any customer disputes
Expense Reporting & Fixed Assets:
Reconcile expense report balances between credit card bills and expense reports submittedInquire employees about outstanding balancesAdd, modify, dispose of fixed assets at CFRS in the FAS systemReconcile FAS to Intacct on a monthly basisProvide tax and audit reporting on fixed assets, as neededPost depreciation monthly
General Accounting:
Reconcile revenue monthly between in-house software applications and IntacctReconcile subledgers to GL: A/R, A/P, Inventory, Fixed Assets for CFRSPrepare requested data for auditors as neededAssist with inventory records needs, physical inventory counts for CFRSUnderstand the billing processes done at the shops at CFRS and assist with discrepanciesAct as a back up to the Senior AccountantSet accruals monthly for payables or other items for CFRS
Here's What it Will Take to be Successful in This Role:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting/FinanceExperience working in a large-scale ERP environment, preferably Intacct1-3 years of related experienceKnowledge of GAAPKeen attention to detailExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to communicate concisely, but also analyze data as neededOrganized and dependableAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with a high sense of urgencyAbility to learn new concepts quicklyAbility to multi-taskAbility to effectively work in a team environment
Physical Demands:
This job operates in a professional environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, filing cabinets, printers, and fax machines.
Working Conditions:
This position will be based out of our office in Oak Brook, Illinois. Until the Company moves to Oak Brook in early 2026, this will temporarily work out of the office in Schaumburg, Illinois. This role also offers remote work flexibility with 3 days in office, and 2 days remote.
The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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