Staff Accountant

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by Fortune Magazine and Great Place to Work, Sasser prides itself on supporting an employee-driven, opportunity-based culture that empowers, recognizes, and rewards its employees. From highly competitive benefits to exciting employee events to organic, grassroots philanthropy and volunteerism, Sasser is an awesome place to begin and grow your career. We are a transportation asset services and management company with roots dating to 1928. Sasser’s subsidiary units are leaders in providing commercial- and industrial-focused rail, automotive, and containerized shipping solutions, including asset leasing, fleet administration management, asset repair and maintenance, and innovative technology services. Sasser Family Companies includes subsidiaries Chicago Freight Car Leasing, Union Leasing, CF Rail Services, Express 4x4 Truck Rental, and Falcon Lease. To learn more about what makes Sasser special, visit www.sasser.com.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the accounts payable function, including decisions on timing of payments and will assist with all aspects of the rolling stock personal property tax process.

The successful candidate will be capable of producing financial reports and corresponding analysis and collaborate with corporate finance across all pertinent areas.

As a Staff Accountant, Here's What You'll Do:

Accounts Payable:

• Set up new vendors – send/receive W9s, send ACH forms, verify banking information and confirm 1099 status.
• Process all invoices: two-way & three-way matching.
• Reconcile accounts payable subledger to the general ledger.
• Railroad invoice processing.
• Reconcile Rail360 to Intacct.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts payable to ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Prepare the accrual journal entry for invoices not recorded in the period.
• Enter approved general A/P invoices through Intacct.
• Convert purchase order receipts to payables in Intacct.
• Manage A/P inbox.
• Review aging report to determine payment timing.
• Reconcile credit card remittance through PNC ActivePay.
• Review expense reports to ensure compliance with corporate policy, including proper coding, auditing and reconciling.
• Answer vendor inquiries, investigate payment delays, and handle invoice questions.
• Void checks as needed.
• Process weekly check runs and associated record keeping as required.
• Prepare 1099s and file electronically by the deadline.
• Analyze A/P Processes for process improvement opportunities.
• Responsible for the freight invoice process including research, entry, disputes, and payables.

Sales and Use Tax Reporting:

• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns as applicable.

Annual Company Rolling Stock Property Tax Returns:

• Assist the Senior Director, Accounting & Finance, with annual tax process for state tax liabilities as required, across 32 states.
• Help complete required tax return forms as stipulated by each state as required, and file either by certified mail or online.
• Maintain mileage reports from railroads and assist in preparing the consolidated spreadsheet used by the accounting department.
• Identify and apply credits related to repairs, cars out o