Accounting Mgr - 90412906 - Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA, US, 19104)

Amtrak

Philadelphia, PA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$113,200–$146,664 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Business Processes, Candidate Screening, Candidate Testing, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Corporate Policies, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, External Audit, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Audit, Financial Planning, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Health Plan, Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Inventory Transactions, Journal Entries, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Operational Support, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Public Transport, Qualitative Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, Reconciliation, Regulations, Retirement Plan, SAP, Staff Requirements, State Laws and Regulations, Student Loans, Supply Chain Operations, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Test Program, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
6 days ago

Your success is a train ride away!

As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

 

Are you ready to join our team?

Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

 

This role is being created to support a multi-year transformational project at Amtrak, as support for normal department operations. As this position is tied to that project work, continuation of work after completion of the project would depend on business needs at that time.

 

Job Summary

Lead, manage, and perform advanced cost accounting activities, supporting inventory and overhead accounting processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies and GAAP. Prepare and upload journal entries, complete reconciliations, analyze cost data, and provide critical insights to support operational and financial decision-making. Partner closely with cross-functional teams and lead or assist in a variety of ad-hoc projects.

Essential Functions

  • Prepare and upload journal entries related to inventory and overhead accounting activities
  • Prepare various inventory and overhead-related reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of disputes
  • Monitor inventory transactions processed in the field to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Prepare, analyze, and interpret inventory and overhead reports, providing insight into variances and trends
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes for inventory and overhead accounting
  • Analyze direct labor, overhead, and material costs to facilitate accurate quarterly adjustments
  • Support annual budget development and periodic overhead forecasts
  • Develop, document, and enhance processes related to cost accounting, inventory controls, and overhead allocations
  • Lead or assist with ad-hoc requests and special projects for inventory and overhead accounting teams
  • Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure proper accounting treatment, support audit activities, and drive continuous improvement of cost accounting processes

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. 
  • Plus 7 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 9 years of relevant work experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of SAP and other Amtrak applications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong analytical capability and the capacity to control system data in accordance with corporate policies and procedures
  • Ability to collect, organize, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data
  • Ability to clearly describe or explain information, concepts, ideas, and instructions
  • Strong comprehension skills to learn various business processes and quickly grasp new concepts, approaches, and systems
  • Interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a cohesive and results-oriented environment
  • Ability to identify and implement process improvement and change
  • Ability to multi-task effectively and patiently while remaining flexible in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills, especially in a high-pressure environment
  • Superior written communication skills, strong listening and speaking skills
  • Demonstrated reliability through an excellent attendance record and satisfactory work performance history

The salary/hourly range is $113,200.00 – $146,664.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. 

 

Health and WellbeingFinancial and RetirementWork and Family Life Support
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance401K with Employer MatchGenerous Paid Time Off 
Wellness ProgramsRailroad Retirement BenefitsPaid Caregiving Days and Backup Care
Health Savings AccountPublic Service Student Loan ForgivenessFertility and Family Building Benefits
No-cost Personal Health AdvocateStudent Loan AssistanceAdoption and Surrogacy Assistance
Medical Plan Opt-out CreditTuition and Education ReimbursementPaid Family Leave
 Life InsuranceRail Pass Privileges
 Short- and Long-term Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program
 No-cost Financial Advisor SessionsCommuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

 

Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

 

Requisition ID:166822

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

 

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.


Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.


In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

 

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.


Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.


Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.

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