Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference
Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco.
Here's what you can expect from Watco:
• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities
Job Summary
The Assistant Controller will play a key role in supporting the Finance & Accounting department and strengthening the company’s financial operations. This position assists with maintaining accurate financial records, improving accounting processes, and ensuring continuity of key functions. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, highly organized, and capable of operating with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Support
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
• Support the Controller in maintaining the general ledger and ensuring accuracy of financial data.
• Prepare and review financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor and maintain accounting workflows to ensure timely and accurate processing.
Supervise and mentor staff accountants and/or accounting managers.
• Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Oversight
• Provide oversight and support for daily AR and AP processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to company policies.
• Assist with customer account maintenance, credit memos, adjustments, and dispute resolution.
• Review and validate customer and vendor data for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare 1099s.
Process Improvement & Documentation
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance across accounting policies and processes, workflows, and system configurations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline procedures and strengthen internal controls.
• Assist with implementing standardized practices across the department.
Cross Functional Collaboration
• Serve as a point of contact for Operations regarding accounting inquiries, providing clear and professional communication.
• Support the Controller in special projects and ad hoc analysis.
Qualifications
• 5+ years of professional accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles and accounting fundamentals
• Proficiency with accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills