Union Pacific Looking for Finance Analyst at Omaha, NE, United States Full Time

Job Description

Union Pacific is one of America’s premier transportation and logistics companies, linking 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country and serving many of the fastest-growing U.S. cities. Generations of Americans have built successful careers at Union Pacific and in the process, they have helped build a nation – delivering lumber for our homes, food for our tables, energy for our power plants and the countless raw materials and finished goods that supply the American way of life.
Are you a creative problem solver with strong analytical skills? Union Pacific Railroad is looking for high-energy, hard-working individuals who value teamwork and are dedicated to making a difference in the transportation industry. We love thinking smart, innovating, and moving fast to solve problems. Experience working as an Analyst in our Finance department and help us revolutionize the way we build America.

Analyst opportunities are available in a variety of areas within the Finance Department, including: Accounting, Corporate Audit, Real Estate, Tax, Treasury and Planning and Analysis. Assignments are determined by business needs along with education, skill set and preferences.

The basic purpose of the job is to lead, manage and conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses on a variety of business issues in order to develop recommendations and strategies for management. These recommendations may involve marketing, operating, legal, real estate, corporate, financial, accounting, and/or strategic issues. The position requires obtaining the cooperation or assistance of other departments or parties outside the railroad in the collection and understanding of data elements necessary to perform the analysis.

Accountabilities

• Negotiate with customers to resolve billing discrepancies and collection issues involving freight charges and improve the order to cash process by reducing revenue cycle times
• Ensure the accuracy of accounts by assessing accruals, analyzing the composition of balances, reconciling changes to account balances, and explaining variances
• Participate in establishing internal controls to identify potential deficiencies in accounting and reporting processes that may result in reporting inaccuracies or regulatory issues
• Safeguard the Company’s assets by monitoring compliance with established policies and procedures, analyzing financial and/or operating data, or enhancing systems or processes
• Contribute to increased productivity by providing counsel and direction regarding the use of computer technology, retrieval languages, and new and existing applications systems
• Analyze revenue and payment processes and operating routines to ensure the integrity of financial reporting and to identify expense reduction or cash recovery opportunities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Required

• A Bachelor’s degree or will you earn one within the current academic year
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Advanced analytical skills
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in a leadership role

Preferred

• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) skills
• Intermediate time management skills
• Experience using Microsoft SQL Server to write queries AND manipulate data values

Work Conditions

• 18 years of age or older