Manager Accounting PRCC

Patriot Rail is a growing company that is looking for a dynamic professional to join its GL Accounting team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing timely, complete, and accurate accounting records for multiple entity locations. The Manager of Accounting is a critical position who will interact with various departments, coordinate with the field, and support the company's financial statement close process. This position requires a strong foundation in technical GAAP and the ability to perform detailed work as well as high-level reviewing. This position is a full-time, exempt position based in Jacksonville, Florida.

* Manage the daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.

* Coordinate and manage the month-end and year-end close processes with various operations managers and revenue teams.

* Prepare, calculate, and review monthly journal entries into the accounting system.

* Analyze monthly financial performance against budget and prepare variance explanations.

* Prepare ad hoc management reports as needed for research and explanation purposes.

* Research, identify, and correct unusual or incorrect accounting entries.

* Prepare schedules and sample selections for audit requests.

* Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to enhance the accounting function.

* Perform other job-related duties as directed.

* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

* Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

* 3 years of progressive accounting experience preferred.

* Strong foundation of accounting knowledge and ability to consistently apply GAAP.

* Must possess flexibility with work assignments and be able to multi-task.

* Must be detail-oriented, accurate, and organized.

* Must maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information.

* Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

* Friendly and proven ability to work cross-functionally.

* Must have advanced computer and Excel skills.

* General knowledge of accounting and ERP systems.

* General knowledge of SAP preferred.

Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, handle objects, reach with hands and arms, write, talk, type, and hear. Occasionally required to sit, stoop, bend, and/or kneel and lift and/or move up to 35 lbs. Typically in an office environment but may occasionally travel and/or visit a railroad, facility, warehouse, or outdoor environment.

Safety is the cornerstone value in our Company. Our employees are expected to live our values on the job in how we work, how we act, and how we create value. Safety is a personal responsibility. We are professionals and our activities must reflect that professionalism. Each team member must demonstrate safety advocacy every day - regardless of their role in the Company. Compliance with safety and operating rules is required and essential to our own safety and that of others.

At Patriot, we value our relationships - with our customers, employees, shareholders, communities, and other stakeholders. We know that safety, integrity, reliability, ethical behavior, and exceptional customer service are critical to building and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships. Everyone at Patriot - from the mailroom to the boardroom - embraces those values. More importantly, as a team, we make it our business to demonstrate them in everything we do. It's "The Patriot Way."

Patriot Rail is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.