Accountant II

Progress Rail • Albertville, AL

4d

About The Position

This position performs corporate accounting functions related to consolidation accounting across multiple legal entities. Work includes month-end closing, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and other financial reporting duties in a dynamic environment. The role supports consolidated financial reporting and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX controls, and may assist in other financial areas as needed.

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, provides rolling stock and railway infrastructure products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. The company has headquarters in Albertville, Alabama, and more than 7,000 employees serving customers through nearly 150 locations worldwide.

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 organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Two to four years of accounting or finance experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• CPA, CMA, or progress toward professional certification.
• Graduate degree and/or professional 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, with 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, including timely follow-up and resolution of reconciling items.
• Handle several SEC reporting requests required by Caterpillar corporate accounting.
• Handle several tax information requests required by the Caterpillar tax department.
• Assist in preparing 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

• 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.
• High-deductible health plan and health savings account 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