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BNSF Railway · 1 day ago

Assistant Manager/Manager (Capital Investment Accounting)

DFW Metroplex

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$78K/yr - $110K/yr

2+ years exp

BNSF Railway is one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting freight across the nation. The Assistant Manager/Manager in Capital Investment Accounting will be responsible for maintaining and analyzing fixed asset data, performing accounting for leased equipment transactions, and collaborating with various teams to identify accounting issues and mitigate risks.

RailroadTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Drive the maintenance and analysis of fixed asset data to perform depreciation rate studies, understanding how changes in BNSF asset maintenance practices, technology, and economic conditions impact those studies

Partner with 3rd party consultants to provide data and review analysis

Perform accounting for all leased equipment-related transactions, including acquisitions and retirements, leasehold improvements, operating lease payments, and gain/expense amortizations

Perform month and quarter-end closing responsibilities such as balance sheet and income statement forecasting, capital project and fixed asset system updates, balance sheet reconciliations, and SOX key controls

Prepare annual and quarterly schedules for 10K, 10Q, R-1, various tax requests, and design SOX key controls

Partner with Marketing, Mechanical, Engineering, and Budgeting teams to identify accounting issues promptly and ensure risks are adequately mitigated

Assist with equipment lease analysis and accounting research as necessary

Process new and modified equipment leases in BNSF’s lease accounting software, working with technology services to implement solutions when issues arise

Create operating lease footnotes and identify related efficiencies and improvements

Daily work is conducted in an indoor office environment

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial statementsMicrosoft ExcelCertified Public AccountantAccounting researchInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationOral communicationDetail orientedTeamwork

Required

Able to work now and in the future without BNSF's assistance (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status)

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field

Minimum of 2 years with BNSF Finance, the accounting/finance department of another company, or public accounting

Solid understanding of financial statements and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Ability to research accounting issues and conclude on the proper accounting treatment

Strong interpersonal and excellent written and oral communication skills

Personal computer skills including strong Microsoft Excel and Word (or equivalent) are required

Self-starter who is detail oriented, can meet deadline-oriented tasks and demonstrates the ability to organize multiple tasks to accomplish common goals

Adjust readily to multiple demands and shifting priorities and work well in a team environment

Preferred

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

4+ years of experience with BNSF Finance, the accounting/finance department of another company, or public accounting

Benefits

An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.

A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.

Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.

Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).

Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.

Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)

Generous leave / time off policies.