Grant Accountant PRCC

* Validate invoices for reimbursement eligibility and compliance.

* Monitor grant expenditures and maintain financial records.

* Ensure proper documentation for compliance with procurement policies.

* Compile and provide necessary reporting related to grants.

* Responsible for the accounting for capital projects, ensuring that all costs are accurately recorded and capitalized in accordance with GAAP and company policies.

* Review and approve project-related expenses to ensure they are necessary and directly attributable to the project.

* Capitalize costs incurred during construction that are directly attributable to placing the asset into service.

* Ensure proper documentation and classification of project costs to facilitate accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.

* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

* Minimum 1 years of experience in accounting.

* Must have a strong foundation of accounting knowledge and be able 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 start-up 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.

* Experience with federal and state grant compliance 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.