Accounting Assistant (AP/AR)

Progress Rail Services • Muncie, IN

397d

About The Position

The Accounting Assistant (AP/AR) role at Progress Rail Services Corp. involves providing financial, administrative, and clerical support to the organization. The primary focus is on processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices efficiently and accurately, while adhering to established policies and procedures. This position is essential for controlling expenses and ensuring timely financial operations within the company.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of experience or Associates Degree for Skill Level I.
• 2-5 years of experience or Specific Experience or Bachelor Degree for Skill Level II.
• 5+ years of experience for Skill Level III.
• Detail oriented with a sense of urgency and follow-through.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and efficiently.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and deal with various vendors as required.
• Adapt to frequent changes in workload and priority as circumstances dictate.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or higher level of education preferred.
• Advanced Windows Operating Systems experience and/or Linux.
• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office; Oracle DB, MSSQL, and RDP.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees