Accounting Assistant (AP/AR)

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

10197BR

Work Location Options

412

City

Muncie

State:

Indiana

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

• Process all invoices received within 48 hours of receipt utilizing basic problem-solving skills (purchase order research);
• Ensure compliance with departmental standards (processing / scanning goals);
• Follow established Accounting policies & procedures;
• Gather and report accrual data;
• Ensure data entry is up to date in order to meet month end deadlines;
  
  
  

Advanced Skills:

• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned;
• Support the efforts of Accounting Management 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. Ensure closing is on time and accurate;
• Ensure that cutoff for production orders, shipping, billing and goods received is accurate;
• Ensure 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.
  
  
  

Education / Training

• Skill Level I – 0-2 years of experience or Associates Degree;
• Skill Level II – 2-5 years of experience or Specific Experience or Bachelor Degree;
• Skill Level III – 5+ years of 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.
  
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

Preferred Skills:

• Associate's degree or higher level of education preferred;
• 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.
  
  
  

Essential and Physical Activities Functions:

• Strength – Must be able to lift 40 lbs;
• Motion – The position is primarily in an office setting requiring sitting at the desk the majority of the day;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – May spend long periods of time in front of computer screen;
• Work Environment- Will spend the majority of time in office environment, although exposed occasionally to plant facilities requiring exposure to hot and cold environments along with noise exposure;
• Emotional Demands – Must have good communications skills;
• Safety – Not a safety sensitive position but does requires the use of PPE when in a production environment.
  
  
  

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

Muncie, IN Traction Motor - 412