Assistant Manager Accounting Research

Requisition 38906: B4 Assistant Manager Accounting Research 

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• FRA Drug and Alcohol Screen
• Medical Screening
• Background Check

Norfolk Southern offers a unique opportunity to be part of our proud legacy that spans nearly 200 years. We are a customer-centric, operations-driven team dedicated to advancing safety, serving communities, and driving innovation for tomorrow's rail.  As part of Norfolk Southern, you’ll join a collaborative team where there are opportunities for growth across the organization. We are building a culture where everyone can thrive by owning and driving exceptional results, being humble and leading with trust, serving our customers with excellence, and collaborating and coaching to win.

Primary Purpose:

Performs analysis, recording, reporting and reconciliation of legal claims, stock-based compensation plans, incentive compensation plans and various company liabilities. Responsible for quarterly SEC reporting requirements for various disclosures related to compensation, benefits and legal obligations. Assists with compilation and preparation of annual employee benefit plan financial statements required for filing with department of labor. Supervises Senior Accountant Accounting Research.

Principal Duties:

• Trains, develops and supervises Senior Accountant Accounting research
• Prepares routine and non-route journal entries for compensation plans as well as legal and other claims
• Responsible for reviewing and reconciling account balances monthly
• Prepares, drafts and reviews footnotes and disclosures for quarterly SEC and other regulatory filings
• Aids in preparing numerous schedules vital to internal and external monthly reporting functions
• Prepares, reviews and assists with the filing of annual employee benefit plan financial statements for the company 401k, pension and health and welfare plans
• Analyzes and reviews ongoing accounting estimates, including around employee benefit costs, loss claims and life insurance investments
• Interfaces with internal and external auditors to respond to requests during quarterly reviews and year-end audits
• Assists with other departmental tasks as needed.

Job Related Experience:

Minimum Level: 3-5 years

Preferred Level: 4-7 years

Education:

Required level: Bachelor's (BS, BA)

Preferred Majors:

• Business
• Accounting
• Finance

Licenses / Certifications:

Required: None listed

Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Technical Skills:

Required:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Basic knowledge of accounting fundamentals

Preferred:

• Experience accounting for 401(k), Pension, Health and Welfare or other employee benefit plans
• Experience with stock-based compensation accounting
• Experience preparing and posting journal entries
• Experience with SAP ECC and/or SAP S4
• Work experience in public accounting is a plus

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical thinking
• Highly organized, able to prioritize tasks with strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with various other departments
• Effective time management skills

Career Path:

Predecessor Jobs:

 - Senior Accountant

Future Jobs:

- Manager Accounting Research

Company Overview

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.