Corporate Accountant

Phoenix Rail is a privately held shortline railroad platform based in Denver, Colorado. The company owns and operates a growing portfolio of shortline railroads and continues to expand through thoughtful acquisitions and by strengthening existing commercial relationships.

Phoenix Rail was formed by an experienced shortline railroad management team in partnership with Ancala Infrastructure Partners, a long-term institutional investor. The company is focused on disciplined growth, operational excellence, and building durable businesses of relevance and scale within the shortline railroad industry.

Our finance team works closely with each department and values strong collaborative partnerships with every business unit to support accurate decision-making and shared outcomes. We value people who take ownership, communicate clearly, and take a solutions-oriented approach to solving problems.

We are seeking a Corporate Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting and the monthly close process. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, with the opportunity to grow in responsibility over time as the business and finance function continue to scale.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a collaborative team, make a meaningful impact from day one, and grow their role and responsibilities over time as they build confidence and experience.

• Support a timely monthly close process
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations with clear support
• Assist with completion and posting of journal entries across multiple entities
• Assist with internal financial reports and schedules
• Help identify and resolve accounting issues as they arise

• Support accounts payable activities, including invoice coding and securing approvals
• Help ensure vendors are paid accurately and on time
• Provide backup coverage across accounting functions as needed
• Assist with documenting and improving accounting processes

• Support external audit requests, including pulling schedules and documentation
• Help keep accounting records organized and audit-ready
• Work closely with the Controller during audit and year-end close processes

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Several years of experience in accounting/finance roles
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Comfortable working through a month-end close
• Strong understanding of US GAAP
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Experience with an ERP system (Net Suite preferred)
• Railroad industry experience a plus
• CPA preferred but not required. We place equal value on practical experience, reliability, and a willingness to learn

Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000 base salary per year.

This position is also eligible for a competitive bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.