Accountant II

Progress Rail • Albertville, AL

6d

About The Position

The Accountant II performs corporate accounting functions related to consolidating multiple legal entities. The work includes month-end closing, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and other financial reporting duties in a dynamic environment.

The role supports month-, quarter-, and year-end financial close, consolidated financial reporting systems, financial statement preparation, SEC and tax reporting requests, audit schedules, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX controls. It also contributes to process improvements, special projects, problem-solving, and ad hoc analyses. The position typically works in a standard office environment, with occasional visits to industrial settings and possible exposure to hazardous conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Understanding of basic accounting procedures and knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• CPA.
• Two to four years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Graduate degree and/or professional certification.
• CPA/CMA certification or progress toward certification.
• Experience with month-, quarter-, and year-end close and consolidations.
• Experience in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-, quarter-, and year-end financial close, including primary responsibility for certain closing tasks and backup responsibility for other consolidated reporting tasks.
• Support the software system used for consolidated financial reporting.
• Maintain work instructions.
• Prepare and enter a variety of journal entries.
• Assist with preparation and analysis of financial statements and supporting reports.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, follow up on reconciling items, and clear them in a timely manner.
• Handle several SEC reporting requests required by Caterpillar corporate accounting.
• Handle several tax information requests required by Caterpillar's tax department.
• Assist with supporting schedules for quarterly and annual audits.
• Support identification and implementation of process improvements.
• Solve problems and develop new methods of analysis.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses as requested.
• Participate in and/or lead special projects as needed.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX controls.
• Assist in other financial areas as necessary.
• Follow all safety guidelines and requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match, immediate vesting, and no waiting period.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Supplemental accident, critical care, and hospital insurance; 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level