Accounting Mgr - 90412928 - Philadelphia

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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

This role is being created to support a multi-year transformational project at Amtrak, as support for normal department operations. As this position is tied to that project work, continuation of work after completion of the project would depend on business needs at that time.

Job Summary

Lead, manage, and maintain all vendor master data functions, including oversight of daily payment runs, payment voids, and reissues. Work with external partners for banking, unclaimed property, and escheatment to states. Coordinate and manage financial analysis on payments, monthly closing, vendor refunds, and reporting. Interact with and provide financial and administrative support to all levels of the Amtrak organization. Manage, train, and develop the accounting staff, including performance monitoring, evaluation, and implementation of personnel actions.

Essential Functions

Act as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries regarding Ariba registration and invoice submission through the supplier portal

Run daily payment runs proposal in SAP for ACH, checks, or wires, ensuring adherence to payment terms. Report to treasury and make adjustments as needed

Collaborate with procurement, receiving and vendors to resolve discrepancies related to pricing, quantity, or quality

Oversee vendor master data maintenance in SAP

Assist with Amtrak Accounts Payable central email box for vendor inquiries

Work with Accounts Receivable to process vendor returns

Process unclaimed property claims

Assist with the annual audit by providing documentation and reporting for Accounts Payable

Performs critical review and takes corrective action to validate financial transactions in accordance with financial requirements and within strict fiscal timelines

Manages customer relationships with all Amtrak departments, all Amtrak vendors, and internal and external audit partners

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.

Plus 7 years of relevant work experience.

Proficiency with SAP ECC and S/4HANA

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.

Plus 9 years of relevant work experience.

Experience with SAP Ariba program

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficiency with integrated accounting systems, PC applications, and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Solid understanding of general ledger coding, 3-way matching, and account reconciliation

Demonstrated skill in analyzing data, interpreting policy, and reporting quantitative data for business use and action

Ability to work independently in a high-volume production environment

Strong organizational and task management skills

Demonstrated skill in leading, managing, and motivating team members with varying expertise.

Strong verbal and written communication skills for managing vendor relationships, resolving disputes, and interacting with all levels of management within Amtrak

Ethical, reliable, responsible, dependable, flexible, and a self-starter

The salary/hourly range is $113,200.00 – $146,664.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care

Health Savings Account Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Fertility and Family Building Benefits

No-cost Personal Health Advocate Student Loan Assistance Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Tuition and Education Reimbursement Paid Family Leave

Life Insurance Rail Pass Privileges

Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program

No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID: 166824

Work Arrangement: 06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak. Relocation Offered: No Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

Y ou power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.