BENEFITS
BNSF offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
401(k) Plan
Railroad Retirement
Life Insurance
Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Duties & Responsibilities:
This position will act as a key liaison have budgeting, forecasting and planning responsibility for various departments and budget areas across the BNSF network, with a strong focus on Business Partnering and creating value for each area served. Responsibilities include:
Development of processes, models, and reports to accurately monitor and forecast expenses for assigned areas Performing analysis support, reporting, and other projects relative to informational needs of business partners utilizing various tools
Facilitating/participating in weekly and monthly budget reviews and forecasts
Assisting in the development of performance measures, strategic initiatives and annual plans
Identifying expense control ideas and influence team, business partners and other leaders through building solid business cases for the concept
Analyzing complex data to understand operational trends and the corresponding financial impact and make appropriate recommendations to team leaders and business partners to drive to the lowest cost possible
Assist in the monthly Accounting close cycle
Successful candidate must be a self-starter with strong communication skills, have the ability to meet deadline-oriented tasks and demonstrate the ability to organize team efforts to accomplish common goals. This position needs to positively contribute to a high-morale/high-performance culture.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Business related field.
Minimum of three years of experience in finance/ accounting or comparable industry experience
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Strong communication skills and ability to challenge/influence business partners with expense leverage concepts
Ability to coordinate tasks and make decisions independently
Ability to adjust readily to multiple demands and shifting priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
Railroad experience
CPA
Working knowledge of financial statements and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
At least one year of work experience in budgets and/or forecasting, or comparable industry experience
Advanced Excel skills and/or SQL
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS
Criminal history
Last 7 years of driving history
Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
Social Security number
Education
MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:
Medical evaluation
Drug Screen
Other elements as needed
DRUG TEST ELEMENTS:
BNSF is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping BNSF safe and drug free.
Who we are and what we do:
Do you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety and service that play a vital role in delivering the nation's freight. Together, we help move goods and materials that sustain life and support local, national and global economies. Our rail network is one of the largest freight railroads, spanning 28 western states and serving three Canadian provinces.
What we believe:
At BNSF, our Vision and Values drive who we are, not only in our words, but also our actions. BNSF is committed to our foundational values of equality and inclusion. As members of the BNSF community, our employees are entitled to:
be treated with dignity and respect.
have equal access to tools, resources, training and development opportunities.
have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.
We model the way through our leadership, our BNSF Diversity Councils, our eclectic Business Resource Groups, our deep involvement and investment in the communities we serve and through training programs. Our actions create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.
