Operations Accountant

Overview When you join Eagle Railcar Services, you join one of the fastest growing railcar repair companies in North America. Build your career within a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse environment. We offer medical, dental, vision and ancillary coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, and more for most full-time positions! Eagle believes in promoting from within and therefore, our Corporate Headquarters in Eastland, Texas, is continuing to evolve along with our railcar repair shops.

Job Description:

The Operations Accountant will support financial and operational accounting activities across multiple shop locations, with a strong emphasis on inventory support, shop cost control, and accurate financial reporting. This role partners closely with plant leadership, shop accountants, Field Operations, and Corporate Accounting to ensure inventory integrity, proper billing support, WIP accuracy, internal controls, and process improvement. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, supports cost reduction initiatives, and strengthens inventory and shop-cost processes through data-driven analysis and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

Inventory Support (Multi‑Location)

• Prepare and distribute inventory checklists and documents to support organized counts.
• Support inventory execution, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze results, reconcile discrepancies, and report findings promptly.
• Help implement process improvements based on inventory outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and update inventory data in Sage regularly.
• Resolve discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
• Recommend ways to improve inventory accuracy and efficiency.
• Support physical inventory activities, analyze variances, and implement corrective measures. Field Operations and Shop Accountant Support
• Review, upload, and post daily relief sheets to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Submit car file data for P&L reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate policies.
• Support and participate in inventory cost reduction initiatives.
• Improve processes for shop costs and inventory valuation.
• Complete monthly Work In Progress (WIP) analysis.
• Analyze plant labor and inventory transactions for optimal billing.
• Perform additional duties as needed and travel to shop locations as needed (10-20% travel).

Qualifications:

• Able to follow written and oral instructions independently.
• Strong organizational skills; meets deadlines, including month-end close.
• Advanced Excel; skilled in analytics and reporting.
• Excellent communication, time management, and reliability; adaptable and self-driven.
• Familiar with inventory systems and controls; Sage or similar ERP experience preferred.

Experience & Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in analysis, operations finance, inventory accounting, or related function. Eagle Railcar Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eagle Railcar Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Office Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Account analysis: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person