Progress Rail

Accounting Assistant

  • Progress Rail
  • Albertville, AL
  • Full Time
  • 20 days ago
Salary
N/A

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Job Description

Job Purpose

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

Req ID

9484BR

Work Location Options

Albertville, AL

City

Albertville

State:

Alabama

Company Description

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com.

Key Job Elements

  • Efficiently process accounts payable checks, ACH and wire transfer payments;
  • Perform data entry of invoices, payment requests, internal credit/debit memos;
  • Maintain timely resolution of invoice holds, outstanding checks;
  • Research and resolve invoice claims in FirstStrike duplicate invoice application;
  • Maintain vendor relationships by handling vendor phone calls, emails & necessary research;
  • Scan / index documents into imaging system;
  • Follow established Accounting policies & procedures;
  • Excel as a team player and strive to maximize department performance;
  • Other administrative duties as assigned.

Education / Training

  • High School Diploma, required;
  • Associate Degree or higher, preferred;
  • 2-3 years Accounts Payable experience, preferred.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Familiar with General Ledger Accounting and Accounts Payable Transactions;
  • INFOR LN and SAP software (A/P and G/L) or other financial system knowledge a plus;
  • 10-key calculator skills;
  • Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word);
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and team building skills;
  • Analytical and problem solving skills;
  • Decision making and organizational skills;
  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy;
  • Sense of urgency and follow-through;
  • Ability to multi-task, work independently, and work effectively.

Benefits

  • 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.

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities


Job Category

Finance/Accounting

PRS Facility Location

Albertville, AL (PRSC Corp HQ) - 001

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