Progress Rail
Albertville, Alabama
Accounting Assistant
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Job Purpose
Provide financial, administrative, and clerical support to the organization. This role includes controlling expenses by processing, verifying and reconciling Rail Freight Invoices in a timely, accurate and efficient manner according to established policies and procedures.
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
• HSD Required;
• Skill Level II – 2-5 years of experience or Specific Experience or Bachelor Degree.
• Skill Level II – 2-5 years of experience or Specific Experience or Bachelor Degree.
Posting Title
Accounting Assistant
City
Albertville
Key Job Elements
• Perform data entry of Rail Freight invoices in an accurate and timely manner;
• Process all invoices received tin a timely manner utilizing basic problem-solving skills;
• 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;
• 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;
• Bill Truck Freight to class I RR's;
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned;
• Support the efforts of the Logistics Manager to achieve corporate/departmental goals and objectives;
• Run a variety of reports to analyze data;
• Audit Truckload Invoices in XM.
• Process all invoices received tin a timely manner utilizing basic problem-solving skills;
• 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;
• 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;
• Bill Truck Freight to class I RR's;
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned;
• Support the efforts of the Logistics Manager to achieve corporate/departmental goals and objectives;
• Run a variety of reports to analyze data;
• Audit Truckload Invoices in XM.
Qualifications and Experience
• 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
• 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
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.**
*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.
- 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
Alternative Work Location
Albertville, AL
State:
Alabama