Corporate Accountant

Progress Rail Services Corp. • Albertville, AL • 1w ago

11916BR

PRS Facility Location:

Albertville, AL (PRSC Corp HQ) - 001

Job Purpose:

This position will perform various Corporate accounting functions including month end closing, account reconciliations, financial analysis and other financial reporting duties in a dynamic multi legal entities environment.

Req ID:

11916BR

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:

-Bachelor's degree in Accounting 5 year accounting curriculum preferred;

-CPA/CMA or progress toward certification is a plus

-SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products) in accounting strongly preferred

Job Title:

Corporate Accountant

City:

Albertville

Key Job Elements:

-Assist in monthly financial close including primary responsibility for certain key closing tasks, back up responsibility for other closing tasks

-Preparation and entry of a variety of journal entries (standard entries, accruals, etc.)

-Assist with preparation and analysis of financial statements and supporting reports

-Perform balance sheet analysis, reconcile various general ledger accounts and maintain supporting documentation for multiple legal entities

-Responsible for several SEC reporting requests required by Caterpillar corporate accounting

-Responsible for several tax information requests required by Caterpillar tax department

-Assist in preparation of supporting schedules required for quarterly and annual audits

-Solve problems and develop new methods of analysis, identify and implement process improvements

-Participate in and/or lead special projects as needed

-Support software system for financial reporting

-Assure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal and SOX controls

-Assist in Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls testing

-Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

-Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

-Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP)

-minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting, including general ledger month end closing, preferred multi legal entities consolidation

-Strong problem solving skills and analytical thinking

-General knowledge of accounting systems and processes is a plus

-Strong interpersonal and communication skills

-Detail oriented, sense of urgency, accuracy, follow through in routine tasks

-Strong organization skills, able to consistently meet deadlines

-Ability to work independently and also contribute in a team environment

Essential and Physical Activities Functions

Strength - Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Occasional standing and walking. Heavy lifting is rare but may be required.

Motion - Position regularly requires standard repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination associated with office communications. May require bending, lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, walking, etc. in cases where Safety investigations require them.

Vision/Hearing Requirements - Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing.

Work Environment - Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Position may involve occasional work in a non-temperature-controlled facility. Travel may be required 5% of the time.

Emotional Demands - Responsible for audits and reporting of protected and private information. Requires interpersonal skills and communication that may be of a sensitive nature.

Safety - Position is Safety Sensitive and will require the use of Personal Protective Equipment when in industrial environments. Position will require occasional visits to industrial environment, including potential for noise (85+ decibels), exposure to cold and temperature changes, exposure to hazardous materials, heavy equipment, high levels of dust, and other hazardous working conditions. May be required to remain for long periods of time in hazardous work environments to investigate and mitigate accidents/incidents.

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:

Finance/Accounting

State::

Alabama

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