Accountant II

Progress Rail

Southlake, Texas

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Billing, Budgeting, Caterpillar Equipment, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Cost Accounting, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Hazardous Materials/Substances, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Heavy Lifting, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Manufacturing, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Reconciliation, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Southlake, Texas

POSTED

22 days ago

PRS Facility Location
Leased Office - Southlake, TX - 477
Job Purpose
Responsible for preparing financial reports, analyzing financial information and other accounting duties for
assigned areas of Progress Rail.
Req ID
11994BR
Company Description
Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation-driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company's products are in operation across more than 100 countries-powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail-they are making history every day.
Education / Training
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master's degree preferred;
• CPA, CCA or CMA preferred;
• 3+ years of experience in an accounting leadership role
Job Title
Accountant II
City
Southlake
Key Job Elements
Duties and responsibilities
• Perform month end accounting closing tasks and reconciliation;
• Budget and forecasting duties for assigned area;
• Prepare and present financials;
• Review and analyze open receivables for assigned area;
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts;
• Monthly, quarterly and annual duties such as backlog, revenue reporting, etc.;
• Process and manage customer invoicing for assigned area.

Advanced duties and responsibilities
• Provide advanced level reporting upon request;
• May provide accounting support for multiple locations;
• May prepare and assist with processing customer invoices;
Qualifications and Experience
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems;
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Knowledge and experience in cost accounting;
• Ability to work independently and with teams;
• Experience working in a manufacturing, accounting environment;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and attention to detail;
• Microsoft Office skills required, expert skills with spreadsheets;
• Strong organizational and analytical skills required.

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, walking, etc. in cases where Safety investigations require them.
• Vision/Hearing Requirements - Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing.
• Work Environment - Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Position may involve occasional work in a non-temperature-controlled facility. Travel may be required 5% of the time.
• Emotional Demands - Responsible for audits and reporting of protected and private information. Requires interpersonal skills and communication that may be of a sensitive nature.
• Safety - Position is Safety Sensitive and will require the use of Personal Protective Equipment when in industrial environments. Position will require occasional visits to industrial environment, including potential for noise (85+ decibels), 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.
EEO
Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Job Category
Finance/Accounting
State:
Texas

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Progress Rail

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