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Expense Analyst

Posted on 26 January 2023 by

Company
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc. (GRSI) 
Industry
Operations & Logistics 
Location
Rochester, NY  

SUMMARY:

The person in this position is responsible for managing the monthly expense of train cars sitting on designated railroads. The Expense Analyst, known internally as a Car Hire Specialist, will be assigned approximately 15 to 18 entities to manage. This will be accomplished by research and in-depth data analysis from multiple sources which includes train car movement reports, train car tracing, train car leases, and special agreements. The goal is to ensure all opportunities for reducing expenses have been applied. On-the-job training for this position is provided by the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review and analyze data for assigned car-hire payables roads
Verify reclaims for accuracy relating to industry rules and agreements
Review of various car lease agreements
Post cash receipts and manage receivable aging and collections
Assist in the month-end closing process
Compare final payable reports to estimate and verify accuracy
Prepare and review RCH payments and additional transactions
Prepare vouchers for general accounting
Process payable claims
Perform other clerical duties such as filing, sorting, mailing, and data entry
Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Basic accounting knowledge
Strong mathematical abilities and analytical skills.
Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access)
Good oral and written communication skills
Cross-cultural awareness
Good decision-making skills
Self-starter requiring minimal supervision
Independently motivated

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

Associate degree in accounting, mathematics, or related discipline is required; Bachelor’s degree is a plus

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

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