Division/Department: AHR/Accounting

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Reports To: Controller/CFO

Type of position: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Employee Classification: Regular

Compensation: $18-$25/hour DOE

Job Summary: The Staff Accountant is responsible for executing a variety of financial procedures, including month-end and year-end closing, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, forecasting and budgeting. This job is located in Durango, CO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare journal entries, analysis, and account reconciliations.
• Respond to information requests, review financial statements, and assist with audits.
• Perform and manage accounting activities across the organization.
• Generate reports for operational expenses and account variances.
• Adhere to accounting standards and procedures for operational efficiency.
• Perform account reconciliations on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist with preparation of budgets.
• Manage accounts payable and communications with vendors.
• Manage credit card charges, collecting receipts, and entering into general ledger.

Education, Skill and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Two plus years relevant experience preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Work Environment:

• A majority of time is spent in an office setting
• Some time spent walking in and around railyard and across tracks where uneven ground surfaces and materials are commonplace
• Fast paced team environment