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Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company · 2 days ago

Internal Controls Specialist

Albertville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, is a leading provider of railroad products and services. The Internal Controls Specialist will assist in ensuring a robust financial and operational control environment, conducting audits, and managing internal controls testing across various locations in North and South America.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingRecycling

Hiring Manager

Laura Mondel, ECRE

Responsibilities

Perform expense report reviews to ensure compliance with organization policies and procedures

Identify areas for control standardization and consolidation and work with peers to execute on same

Identify and clearly define management testing issues and root causes; recommend improvements to internal controls and business processes

Assist business in enhancing controls and remediating identified control gaps; performs testing to ensure that control gaps have been properly remediated

Track, monitor, and report metrics related to the required compliance processes

Manage and maintain relationships across the business and communicate policy requirements across divisions and at all levels

Perform training, testing, monitoring, reporting and analytics for internal controls testing for locations in North and South America that are not subject to the SOX Center of Excellence

Lead/participate in projects supporting organizational initiatives, operational efficiency, remediation planning, risk mitigation, etc

Manage control retention requirements and organizing completed testing

Assist with Required Learning responsibilities and reporting, as needed

Perform other duties assigned by Compliance Manager including various administrative functions

Qualification

Internal controls testingExpense report auditingMicrosoft Office proficiencySAPMulti-taskCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

1-4 years of experience and a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Power Point, PowerBI)

Must demonstrate diligence, thoroughness, and attention to detail

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization

Highly organized with a sense of urgency and follow-through

Ability to multi-task, work independently, and work effectively in varying environments

Must be able to lift to 35 lbs

The position spends most of the time in an office setting. The position will require occasional walking, standing, stooping, and bending

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers

Work in temperature-controlled environment

Required to liaise with multiple levels within the organization, including senior leaders and managers. Individual must be well-spoken, able to manage multiple priorities and individual requests daily

This is not a safety sensitive position. It is primarily an office position requiring awareness of the safety requirement in an office environment within the facility; must be capable of following all safety protocols

Preferred

Knowledge of SAP, LN, or other major ERP system a plus

Benefits

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

Company

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company

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Our team creates lifelong customer relationships, supplying comprehensive rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry and setting the standard for excellence.

Founded in 1983

Albertville, Alabama, USA

5001-10000 employees