Accounting Mgr (Inventory & Cost Accounting)

About this job

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 Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care Health Savings Account Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Fertility and Family Building Benefits No-cost Personal Health Advocate Student Loan Assistance Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Tuition and Education Reimbursement Paid Family Leave Life Insurance Rail Pass Privileges Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions Commuter 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.