Accountant

8989BR PRS Facility Location: Muncie, IN Traction Motor - 412 Job Purpose: Responsible for preparing financial reports, analyzing financial information and other accounting duties for assigned areas of Progress Rail.
Req ID: 8989BR Company Description: Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day.
At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them.
We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future.
Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations.
Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success! As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail 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 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 their needs.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.
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Education / Training: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Job Title: Accountant City: Muncie Key Job Elements: Duties and responsibilities: • Responsible for journal entries on routine basis; • Monitor and adjust balances; • SAP to ERP (LN); • Review customer spending; • Responsible for A/P and A/R entry, P&L and B/S; • Account reconciliations for area; • Responsible for monthly warranty review report; • Prepare and update monthly and annual warranty reports.
Advanced duties and responsibilities: • Provide advanced level reporting upon request; • Coordinate and provide monthly projections for facility; • Coordinate and prepare mid-year and quarterly annual budgets; • May supervise the work of others.
Qualifications and Experience: • 5+ years of experience in an accounting; • Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems; • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); • Knowledge and experience in warranty transactions required; • 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.
• 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 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.
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required.
EEO: Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities Benefits: Progress Rail offers an excellent total compensation package,* including competitive salary, paid time off for vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and flexible spending accounts.
Relocation assistance may be available for some positions.
*Benefits eligibility differs by job position and employment status - governing plan documents control such benefits.
Job Category: Finance/Accounting State:: Indiana