Manager Technical Accounting

Job Summary
Manages critical technical accounting processes to ensure compliance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SOX regulatory standards.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Manage certain technical accounting processes that include regular meetings with business partners, decision making, and preparation of monthly/quarterly journal entries, account reconciliations, analytics, financial statement disclosures and other technical accounting processes.
• Research Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) accounting questions and present to management.
• Research current processes and evaluate for automation, simplification, and consistency across all companies.
• Provide recommendations on standard policy and compliance best practices for accounting and help to ensure processes are Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliant.
• Review and analyze internal and external reporting information.
• Collaborate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 5 or more years of experience in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 2 or more years of experience in Public Accounting
• 1 or more years of supervisory experience in Accounting

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulatory standards
• Knowledge of technical accounting processes
• Microsoft Office skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management

• Ability to support the accounting team as the company modernizes its accounting systems

Leadership
The CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence.

Job Requirements

• Work inside an office environment

• Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard work week)