Accountant II

Work Location OptionsLocation Options: La Grange, IL; Fort Worth, TX; Albertville, ALCityAlbertvilleState:AlabamaCompany DescriptionProgress 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 www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

Key Job Elements

• Assist in month, quarter and year-end financial close with primary responsibility for certain key closing tasks, back up responsibility for other closing tasks related to consolidated financial reporting;
• Support software system for consolidated financial reporting;
• Maintain work instructions;
• Preparation and entry of 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 clearing of reconciling items;
• Responsible for several SEC reporting requests required by Caterpillar corporate accounting;
• Responsible for several tax information requests required by Caterpillar tax department;
• Assist in preparation of supporting schedules required for quarterly and annual audits;
• Support the 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;
• Assure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX controls;
• Assist in other financial areas as necessary.Education / Training
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required;
• Master's degree, a plus;
• CPA, a plus.Qualifications and Experience
• Understanding of basic accounting procedures and knowledge of US GAAP;
• Ability and desire to work in a collaborative, teamwork environment;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint;
• Two - four years of experience preferred in accounting or finance;
• Recommended graduate degree and/or professional certification;
• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated strong organization and time management skills, able to consistently meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• CPA/CMA or progress toward certification;
• Experience with month, quarter and year-end close and consolidations;
• Experience in a complex environment.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions

• Strength

• Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Occasional standing and walking. Heavy lifting is rare but may be required;

• Motion

• Position regularly requires standard repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination associated with office communications. May require bending, lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and walking in cases where safety investigations require them;

• Vision/Hearing Requirements

• Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;

• Work Environment

• Position may involve occasional work in a non-temperature-controlled facility. Position will require occasional visits to industrial environment, including potential for noise (85+ decibels), frequent exposure to cold and temperature changes, exposure to hazardous materials, heavy equipment, high levels of dust, and other hazardous working conditions. May be required to remain for long periods of time in hazardous work environments to investigate and mitigate accidents/incidents;

• Emotional Demands

• Responsible for audits and reporting. Requires interpersonal skills and communication;

• Safety

• Position required to follow all safety guidelines and requirements.

Physical Health Screening Required

• NoBenefit