Senior Accountant

About Brightline:At Brightline, we believe in creating meaningful connections through exceptional experiences. We’re creating a brighter way to get there by making travel more convenient, more sustainable, and more hospitable every day.

Brightline is the first new major private passenger intercity railroad in the United States in over a century. Currently operating rapid rail service between Miami and Orlando, we’re connecting one of the nation’s busiest travel corridors. Future plans include service between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, as well as other intercity routes throughout North America.

Our passenger rail system offers a travel alternative that’s faster, safer, more eco-friendly, and more enjoyable than travel by car or air. If you’re optimistic, forward-thinking, and interested in shaping the future of travel with us, we’d love to hear from you.

Your PurposeAs an essential member of the accounting team, you will be responsible for performing the day-to-day accounting activities, such as booking journal entries, account reconciliations, and both financial and management reporting. You will be responsible for preparing complex financial reports, developing policies and procedures, initiating process improvements, and maintaining effective internal controls.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the implementation and maintenance of Brightline’s accounting methodologies, strategies, compliance, and other required processes such as the development of controls and the implementation of accounting and finance related systems.

Your RoleParticipate in the monthly financial accounting close processes, including preparing/recording journal entries, performing/reviewing account reconciliations, preparing variance analysesEnsure integrity and timeliness of accounting information as well as recognition in accordance with US GAAPAnalyze complex financial reports and recordsUpload transactions from sub-ledgers and other systems (e.g., Point-of-Sale/Inventory management and construction accounting systems) and data reconciliationsValidate and record accounting entries from third-party data sources (e.g., merchant service processors, contractors, and trustee reports)Assist with the external audit/review of financial statements and transaction reportsAssist with the preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and bondholder/lender requirements, including review of stand-alone and consolidated Balance Sheets, Statements of Operations and Cash Flows, tie-outs to supporting schedules, and other documentationContribute to ongoing continuous improvement of accounting systems and business processes to increase efficiencies and shorten the closing cycleAssist with special projects as requestedHold confidential and/or proprietary information in strict confidence

We are a new business model – agile and evolving. This job description isn’t meant to be a complete list of your qualifications or all the things you’ll do.

Your Qualifications:Minimum 2+ years of professional experience in accounting and financial reporting, with a mix of public and private experience preferredAbility to work in a fast-paced start-up environmentHighly ethical with the ability to work cooperatively with other departments without compromising internal controlsBachelor’s degree in accountingA high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including ExcelExperience in data analytics and reportingExperience in analyzing necessary accruals

Preferred QualificationsCPA preferred or CPA exam eligibility requirements metExperience working in an ERP environment (NetSuite) preferred

Combine your experience, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit by joining our growing team in Florida and Nevada. Brightline is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to make a difference while making history as the only privately-funded rapid rail service in the country.

Brightline Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Brightline Management, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.