Lead, Accounting / Billing (SAP) - 90410350 - Philadelphia

Your success is a train ride away! 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 large S/4HANA transformation initiative at Amtrak, as either direct support to the project or as department support.  This project is expected to run approximately 2-3 years.  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 The Lead, Accounting/Billing will have the responsibility for leading and maintaining a system of internal controls related to the reimbursable and direct order billing function, and the systems supporting this area for the Corporation. The Lead, Accounting/Billing will also be responsible for the implementation and development of accounting controls and procedures for the processing of billing in the SAP system. The Lead, Accounting/Billing will also be involved in month and year end closings and responsible for the annual external audit related to their area of responsibility. The Lead, Accounting/Billing will be required to participate in corporate-wide initiatives and implementations related to integrated financial systems, such as SAP. Essential Functions • Direct and lead all activity related to Revenue billings and receivable functions that has primary responsibility for recording over $3 billion in annual revenues, assets, and liabilities. • Participate in the development and implementation of organizational processes and business systems. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to participate in corporate wide implementations related to integrated financial systems, such as SAP IFS and SAP AR. • Ensure accounting associated with Amtrak’s receivables and revenues are recorded in accordance with GAAP and will also assist in identifying any significant non-routine transactions are managed appropriately and in accordance with GAAP. • Lead aspects of the monthly accounting cycle to ensure a timely closing of the books of account each month. • Lead and manage the analysis, documentation, reconciliation, and explanation of assigned general ledger accounts, significant transactions, and variances to budget. • Seek continuous process improvements to maximize work efficiency. • Evaluate effectiveness of internal processes and controls and recommends enhancements to data retrieval, documentation, and process flow. • Identifying any significant non-routine transactions to ensure they are managed appropriately and in accordance with GAAP. • Work with various Amtrak departments and Finance sub-groups in the development, review, and update of Finance Policies and Procedures. • Interface and develop/maintain relationships with peers, subordinates, and superiors. Minimum Qualifications • 7 or more years of relevant accounting, finance, or other business experience. • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and knowledge of contemporary business concepts including project accounting. • Proven financial management experience reflecting progressive responsibility in the area of accounting, customer billing, financial analysis, and general financial applications. Experience with SAP modules FI-GL, FI-AR, PS, CO, and SD, Business Objects, and BPC. Preferred Qualifications • 10 or more years of relevant accounting, finance, or other business experience. • MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced degree preferred. • Transportation / Government industry experience preferred. • Project accounting experience. • Divisional Controller experience. • Knowledge and experience associated with Amtrak’s accounting structure. • Experience with SAP modules FI-GL, FI-AR, PS, CO, and SD, Business Objects, and BPC. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Knowledge of GAAP and GAAS and the ability to apply them to the evaluation and creation of internal controls. • Ability to visualize, plan, negotiate and focus others to implement change. • Demonstrated skills in developing, implementing, and managing programs/initiatives. • Ability to develop and utilize performance measurements effectively. • Knowle...