Location: Albertville,AL, USA
Job PurposeAssist in ensuring a robust financial and operational control environment for Rail Division. Conducts general internal audits to test and validate that business processes and procedures adhere to Rail Division policies.The candidate will be responsible for expense report and purchasing card audits globally ensuring that a consistent standard and process has been applied for all Rail Division locations across the globe. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for internal controls testing for locations in North and South America that are not subject to the SOX Center of Excellence program. Company DescriptionRailroads 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.com.Key Job Elements•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.Qualifications and Experience•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);•Knowledge of SAP, LN, or other major ERP system a plus;•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.Essential and Physical Activities Functions:•Strength - Must be able to lift to 35 lbs;•Motion - The position spends most of the time in an office setting. The position will require occasional walking, standing, stooping, and bending;•Vision/Hearing Requirements - Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers;•Work Environment - Work in temperature-controlled environment;•Emotional Demands - 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;•Safety - 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. EEOEqual Opportunity Employer - Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities BenefitsCompetitive Salary401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability InsuranceSupplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed moneyFlexible Spending AccountsPaid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid Time-Off (PTO)Employee Assistance PlanEducation Assistance ProgramEmployee Recognition ProgramsSite specific Production and Incentive PlansSite specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment PlansSite 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.