Cost Accounting Manager for Contracting Services

Company: Plasser American Corp
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Some see the railway as transportation, while at Plasser American we see it as transformation. The story of how steel tracks turned the American promise into American progress and forged a trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future. It's a story that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by mile. There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that support, quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying on track.That's why the Plasser American tradition begins with a promise. A promise to do things right. An unapologetic commitment to quality that makes us the longtime trusted leader in cutting edge American made innovations for the North American railway. It's a promise to see things differently to turn ordinary steel into safer passages. To be a partner that you can count on to engineer solutions for the challenges of today and for the opportunities of tomorrow. From research and design, expert manufacturing and delivering unapparelled services, our customers trust us to keep them ahead of the curve.Progress is about more than getting from Point A to Point B. It's knowing you have a trusted foundation to move you forward toward new possibilities waiting around the corner. Join Plasser American to become part of our team forging ahead towards new opportunities in railway maintenance. The railway is a path to the future, choose this path and apply today.
General Scope: Manage the accounting process within the Contracting Services Department while indirectly working with the Finance Department. Individual will directly report to the Senior Director of Contracting Services & EHS.Position Summary:

• Assist Finance Dept. with and review the creation of monthly standard and non-standard adjusting journal entries necessary to properly close the company's books pertaining to Contracting Services Dept.
• Review monthly/quarterly/annual sales
• Review and assist Finance Dept. with Contracting Services P&L updates
• Creation of standard monthly financial statement reports for distribution to Contracting Services Management
• Creation of custom financial reports as required by Management
• Preparation of weekly/monthly financial reports of varying financial matters
• Special projects as directed by the Sr. Director of Contracting Services and Financial Accounting Team
• Review Contracting Services RFP's and assist with financial requirements
• Review Contracting Services contracts and install measures to ensure compliance with financial obligations Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • N/A KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES(The knowledge, skills and attributes required for satisfactory job performance) Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Accounting. Certified Public Accountant preferred. Knowledge: Incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
    • Knowledge of Accounting.Skills: Incumbent must demonstrate or participate in internal/external training programs to obtain the following skills:
      • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions and percentages.
        • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
          • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
            • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
              • Ability to write simple correspondence.
                • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Applicable Technical Competencies: Incumbent must have working knowledge and demonstrated abilities utilizing mechanical knowledge: Specific applications combined with knowledge competencies are as follows: Rating Level: 1-5 (1= minimum 5= Maximum)ApplicationRequired Level of proficiencyPreferred Level of proficiencyERP LN45Microsoft Excel45Microsoft Word34FAS35
                  
                  
                  Benefits:
                  • Accrue 80 Hours of Paid Time Off during your first year of employment
                  • 10 Paid Holidays per year
                  • 401(k) match of $0.50 for every $1.00 you contribute up to 6% of your salary
                  • You may receive a merit bonus after completion of the audit at the end of the fiscal year
                  • Tuition Reimbursement
                  • Free Short and Long Term Disability after 90 days of employment
                  • Free Life Insurance - 2 times your annual salary
                  • Company Events
                  • Free employee medical and dental coverage. - valued at $7,500.00
                    About Plasser American: As part of the Plasser family brand, which is the largest Maintenance of Way equipment provider in the world, PAC is a rapidly growing provider of railway equipment in North America. Continuing for the next few years, PAC will continue to make significant investments in the North American Market including a new office building and a substantial addition to our manufacturing facility. PAC is making the needed investments to continue its growth trajectory for many years to come. The next several years will be an exciting time of transformation. We look to the future to enhance our team and achieve our goals.
                    
                    
                    
                    
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