Accounting Assistant

Progress Rail Services Corp. • Boaz, AL • 3h ago

11794BR

PRS Facility Location:

Boaz, AL Parts Reclamation - 003

Job Purpose:

Provide financial, administrative, and clerical support to the organization. This role includes controlling expenses by processing, verifying and reconciling invoices in a timely, accurate and efficient manner according to established policies and procedures.

Req ID:

11794BR

Company Description:

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation-driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company's products are in operation across more than 100 countries-powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail-they are making history every day.

Education / Training:

High School Diploma Required, Associate's degree or higher level of education preferred.

Job Title:

Accounting Assistant

City:

Boaz

Key Job Elements:

Minimum Skills:

Perform data entry of Accounts Payable invoices in an accurate and timely manner;

Process all invoices received within 48 hours of receipt utilizing basic problem solving skills (purchase order research);

Reconcile vendor statements to ensure accurate record keeping and problem solve any issues;

Ensure compliance with departmental standards (processing/ scanning goals);

Follow established Accounting policies & procedures;

Scan AP documents for indexing into imaging system;

Gather and report accrual data;

Ensure data entry is up to date in order to meet month end deadlines;

Balancing Time/Labor Cards or Factory Track Reports to match Payroll.

Advanced Skills:

Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned;

Support the efforts of the Accounting Manager to achieve corporate/departmental goals and objectives;

Run a variety of reports to analyze data and accruals;

Vendor Maintenance;

Prepare month-end checklist for the plant. Insure closing is on time and accurate;

Insure that cutoff for production orders, shipping, billing and goods received is accurate;

Insure that account reconciliations are prepared timely and accurately with detailed supporting schedules;

Assist in preparation of monthly financial forecasts and annual business plan; provide trended analysis and projections.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required Skills:

Detail oriented / sense of urgency / follow-through;

Ability to multi-task, work independently and efficiently;

Proven interpersonal and communication skills;

Ability to communicate/deal with various vendors as required;

Adapt to frequent changes in workload & priority as circumstances dictate.

Preferred Skills:

Advanced Windows Operating Systems experience and/or Linux;

Intermediate to advance Level of proficiency in Excel;

Knowledge of Microsoft office; Oracle DB, MSSQL, and RDP.

EEO:

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Benefits:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Plan

Education Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.

Job Category:

Administrative / Support / Communications

State::

Alabama

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