About this role
Job Purpose
The Accounting Assistant works directly with the plant Accounting Manager and handles all AP and other accounting administrative day to day tasks.
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.
Key Job Elements
- Intermediate to advanced Excel experience;
- Maintain and create spreadsheets as well as other documents;
- Assist Accounting with billing from data pulled into spreadsheets;
- Filing;
- Other administrative duties and special projects as assigned;
- Communicate and assist with all levels of management and employees;
- General administrative duties.
Education / Training
- Associate's level degree or higher, or combination of education and/or experience.
Qualifications and Experience
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills-Specific to graphs, charts, sorting, and pivot tables;
- Daily activity reporting (pulling data and sorting it into spreadsheets, and verifying data is correct for billing purposes etc.);
- Apple IOS Operating System experience helpful;
- Database experience;
- Good communication skills;
- Must be able to work well with all levels of the organization;
- Must be able to multi-task;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Excellent follow-through skills and attention to detail;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Must have a professional attitude and must be dependable;
- Detail-oriented, sense of urgency, and follow-through;
- Ability to take initiative, to work independently, and with confidentiality;
- Ability to learn company specific software packages.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.
- 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
*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.
EEO
Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.