Job Description
**10817BR**
**PRS Facility Location:**
Albertville, AL (PRSC Corp HQ) - 001
**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:**
10817BR
**Company Description:**
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, 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 cradle-to-grave 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 all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.
**Education / Training:**
- High School Diploma, required;
- Associate Degree or higher, preferred;
- 2-3 years Accounts Payable or Treasury Operations experience, preferred.
**Job Title:**
Accounting Assistant
**City:**
Albertville
**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.
**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.
**EEO:**
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vets
**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._
**Job Category:**
Finance/Accounting
**Work Location Options:**
Albertville, AL
**State::**
Alabama
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Immediate start, Relocation package, Flexible hours,
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