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<p>Requisition <span>39212</span>: <span>A1 Capital Accounting Associate</span> </p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="color:#0000ff"><b><em>A resume helps you stand out to hiring managers and recruiters; your resume communicates your experience and your brand. While it is not required, we encourage you to include an up-to-date resume along with a  completed job application to give you the best opportunity to be considered. A complete resume helps us to better understand your unique  background, relevant experiences, and passions. We look forward to learning about you.</em></b></span></span></span></p> <p><b>Note for Safety-Sensitive Positions: </b>Any safety-sensitive position with Norfolk Southern will require the following pre-employment screenings:</p> <ul> <li><b>FRA Drug and Alcohol Screen</b></li> <li><b>Medical Screening</b></li> <li><b>Background Check</b></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Norfolk Southern offers a unique opportunity to be part of our proud legacy that spans nearly 200 years. We are a customer-centric, operations-driven team dedicated to advancing safety, serving communities, and driving innovation for tomorrow's rail.  </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">As part of Norfolk Southern, you’ll join a collaborative team where there are opportunities for growth across the organization. We are building a culture where everyone can thrive by owning and driving exceptional results, being humble and leading with trust, serving our customers with excellence, and collaborating and coaching to win.</span></span></p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>2026 Capital Accounting Associate</b></h2> </div><div><p><strong><u>Position Responsibilities</u></strong></p> <p>Accounting Associates work in our dynamic Expenditure Accounting group and support a broad set of operational accounting functions across the company.  As an Associate, you will join a diverse team of experienced professionals and be assigned to one of our four functional departments:  Accounts Payable, Capital Accounting, Payroll, and Miscellaneous Billing.  Examples of position responsibilities may include but are not limited to:</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Assist in monthly close process and support various scheduled and ad hoc reporting requirements.</li> <li>Create data sets through technology tools and applications to develop data-driven insights into business results and accounting practices at Norfolk Southern.</li> <li>Utilize analytical tools to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement within departments.</li> <li>Review and reconcile general ledger accounts to support compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, corporate policy, internal controls, and all regulatory requirements.</li> <li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal business partners.</li> <li>Review business transactions and coordinate with management concerning discrepancies.</li> <li>Develop full understanding of end-to-end business processes related to assigned department.</li> <li>Provide comprehensive updates to the management team and related stakeholders regarding departmental assignments.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>What makes a successful Accounting Associate?</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>A self-starter committed to seeking opportunities to learn about the rail industry and accounting practices.</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Exceptional customer service skills</li> <li>Ability to manage time, plan, and prioritize work demands effectively</li> <li>Positive and professional attitude</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>Compensation</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Starting salary for this position is $66,000 with bonus eligibility.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>Location</u></strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Norfolk Sothern has consolidated our corporate HQ to a vibrant and modern campus in Midtown Atlanta, GA offering health club, food court, alternative working space, recreation space, and more.</li> <li>A hybrid work opportunity with 3 days in office and 2 days remote.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>Education / Experience</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li>Preferred Degree Paths:  Accounting, Finance, or other Business curriculum</li> </ul> </li> <li>0-2 years of relevant work experience</li> <li>Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>Projected Career path</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Accounting Associate – Accountant/Analyst, Senior Accountant/Analyst, Assistant Manager, Manager, Director, Assistant Vice President</li> </ul></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><b>Company Overview</b></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting <span style="color:blue"><a href="http://www.NorfolkSouthern.com" style="color:#0563c1;text-decoration:underline">www.NorfolkSouthern.com</a></span>.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><b><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.</span></span></span></b></p> <p> </p>

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