Consolidations Accountant II: GAAP & SEC

Progress Rail; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Plan

Education Assistance Program

Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

Job summary

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is seeking a corporate accounting professional in Albertville, AL. The role focuses on month-end close, consolidated financial reporting, and strong GAAP adherence within a dynamic environment.

You will assist with journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements, while supporting audits and process improvements. CPA or graduate degree is a plus, with 2–4 years of accounting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Master's degree a plus.
• CPA a plus.
• Understanding of US GAAP.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, teamwork environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end, quarter and year-end close with primary responsibility for certain key closing tasks, back up 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.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree

CPA

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is seeking a corporate accounting professional in Albertville, AL. The role focuses on month-end close, consolidated financial reporting, and strong GAAP adherence within a dynamic environment.

You will assist with journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements, while supporting audits and process improvements. CPA or graduate degree is a plus, with 2–4 years of accounting experience preferred.