Accountant - Fleet

AITX is a railcar services solution provider. As our fleet continues to grow so does our accounting needs. We’re looking for an accountant to ensure quality and efficiency. As a key member of the lease accounting team, you will be involved in every aspect of the accounting process. This position is a hybrid position and only requires 3 days on site in our Saint Charles office located off historic main street.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the general ledger for a portfolio of leased railcars by performing monthly key account reconciliations/analysis.
• Providing accurate and timely coding for invoices in accordance with internal reporting and US GAAP, working with cross functional departments to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Posting Journal entries that cover a multitude of areas including but not limited to Cash, AP, AR, Fixed assets, Revenue and Expenses.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries for AITX’s leasing business and assist with month-end close activities.
• Assist with researching, tracking, and resolving accounting issues and discrepancies.
• Develop/generate lease fleet reports from our system to perform month over month analysis.
• Maintain fixed asset subledger related to our lease fleet.
• Assist in balance sheet reconciliations including intercompany.
• Adhoc projects/analysis as required, including assisting with audit requests.

• Practical understanding and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including use of linked spreadsheets, data downloads, complex formulas, & pivot tables.
• Must have the ability to meet strict deadlines and balance multiple priorities.
• Hands-on and detail-oriented with attention to accuracy.
• Professional written and verbal skills to interact with people at various levels and functions.
• Must have the ability to work with a team and independently.

Experience

• 2 years of related experience required.
• Familiarity with US GAAP.
• Knowledge of lease accounting is a strong plus.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field required.
• SAP S/4HANA experience a plus.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory, or environmental demands may be referenced to communicate the way this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, AITX will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.