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

• Associate degree or higher preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years intermediate Accounts Payable experience preferred.
• Action-oriented and solution-driven and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• 10-key calculator skills; proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Experience with SAP, SourceDay, Coupa or other payables system is a plus.
• Proven interpersonal, communication and team building skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, multi-tasking skills
• Excel as a team player and strive to maximize department performance
• Highly organized, able to maintain accurate information in multiple systems
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

• Uploading and processing Accounts Payable invoices.
• Optimizing invoice automation, processing invoice exception queues.
• Performing extensive research on problem invoices, determining root cause analysis, and working to ensure invoices are paid on a timely basis.
• Support the efforts of the Accounts Payable Supervisor to achieve corporate/departmental goals and objectives.
• Follow established accounting policies & procedures.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.