The Senior Accountant on the Accounting Business Partner Team is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting and accounting activities for assigned business units and legal entities. This position serves as a strategic partner to operational leadership, providing financial insights, supporting business decisions, and driving accountability for financial results.
This position is based at R.J. Corman's headquarters in Nicholasville, Kentucky and works fully on-site alongside our Accounting, Operations, and Corporate teams. Regular in-person collaboration is an essential part of the role and supports the strong business partnerships that drive success across the organization.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Managing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities for assigned business units and entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
- Preparing and reviewing account reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules, and other accounting workpapers to maintain the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Analyzing financial performance, investigating variances, identifying trends, and providing meaningful recommendations to management.
- Serving as the primary accounting and financial partner to operational leaders by supporting profitability analysis, capital investment decisions, and business initiatives.
- Monitoring balance sheet activity and ensuring compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies.
- Developing an understanding of operational performance drivers, contract structures, and key business metrics to effectively support decision-making.
- Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes, financial reporting, internal controls, and system utilization.
- Assisting with accounting research, implementation of accounting policies, and adoption of new accounting guidance as necessary.
- Supporting external audits and compliance reviews by maintaining audit-ready documentation and responding to information requests.
- Participating in special projects, acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic initiatives as assigned.
Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
- CPA license required.
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience required.
- Public accounting experience is preferred.
- Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, and month-end close activities is preferred.
- Experience interpreting and applying U.S. GAAP and maintaining strong internal controls is a plus.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools is a plus.
- Experience partnering with operational leaders and providing financial analysis to support business decision-making is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Physical Requirements:
- Limited lifting, no greater than 20 pounds in the movement of office materials and equipment.
- Hand and finger dexterity for use of keyboard skills
Environmental Conditions: Performs duties in an indoor administrative office environment.
Job Dimensions: Performs Financial Reporting functions for an organization with multiple legal entities operating in different lines of business. Position interfaces with and supports all levels of management and personnel across companies. Responsibilities are performed with moderate degree of independence under general supervision.
Benefits: R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R. J. Corman offers the following:
Full-Time Team Members:
- Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual
- 8 Paid Holidays Per Year
- Veteran’s Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
- Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- FSA and HSA Options
- 401K Employer Match
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Group Life Insurance
R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.
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