Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant
Location: West Chester, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Controller
Travel: This position does not require travel.
Supervisory Responsibility: N/A
Compensation: Negotiable, based on skills and experience.

Company Profile:

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is a certified DBE/WBE firm primarily focused on providing safety services to the railroad industry. As a result of our rapid growth, we're looking for a Staff Accountant to work on-site with our Accounting team. If you're looking for an exciting, fast-paced environment, and have a "go-getter" mentality, this is the position for you.

Key Success Factors:

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze and synthesize information to understand issues, identify options, and support sound decision making.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to work in a conscientious, consistent, thorough manner, and attend to details while pursuing quality when accomplishing tasks.
• Customer Service Focus: Ability to provide service excellence to internal and/or external clients.
• Accountability: Accept full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member.
• Initiative: Ability to identify what needs to be done and take action before being asked.
• Planning & Organization: Ability to plan and prioritize workload to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks.
• Thoroughness: Ability to ensure that one's work is complete and accurate.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Ability to consider a variety of issues that exist in the workplace and change from one task to another as necessary.
• Teamwork: Promote cooperation and commitment within a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance with two years of related work experience.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail required; well-organized.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Understanding of general accounting principles, accounts receivable, and accounting terms.
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office applications and Excel.
• Advanced computer skills in Adobe Applications.
• A self-starter who is energetic, a fast learner, and able to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and maintain a strict level of confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• QuickBooks experience preferred.
• Two years of accounts receivable/payable experience/credit card reconciliation.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for all aspects of daily departmental functions including billing, commercial accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Facilitate collection of outstanding customer receivables.
• CAT Tax filing, quarterly, and annually.
• Responsible for various monthly account reconciliations (i.e., receivables/payables, or other accounts as needed). This process would include any daily or weekly processes that would lead to the overall reconciliation of the monthly activity.
• Timesheet review and entry of billable hours for all employees.
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system.
• Continuously review current processes and systems for compliance and efficiencies.
• Contribute to the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring integrity and compliance.
• Assist the Controller in the month end, quarter end and year end closing processes.
• Performs other duties that are reasonably associated with the above essential functions and additional duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in an office setting. Working remotely is not an option with this position. Work hours will be Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with flexibility to meet tight deadlines.

Benefits:

• Health insurance options that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

Keywords:

Accounting Assistant, Accounting Clerk, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Professional, Billing, Bookkeeper, Clerical Assistant, Clerical Support, Executive Assistant, Office Administrator, Office Assistant, Office Manager.

Safety Commitment:

All employees of all levels are to always remain committed to safety while employed at National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS). As such, no job is so important, and no service is so urgent that we may not take time to perform all work safely. Simply put, safety is our way of life. By placing safety first, we not only ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities, but we hold true our commitment to being the leader in safety throughout the Railroad Industry.

Closing Statement:

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.