Accounting Clerk

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company's new website at: ~~~ .

It's not just about your career... or your job title...it's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters...do things that haven't been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Summary

The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for managing the AP invoice scanner application, processing AP invoices through the approval workflow, forecast & departmental data entry, and helping with continuous improvement projects and other initiatives as needed.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Processing - 50% - 60%

• Adhere to accounts payable policies

• Manage the electronic reader application and relationship with the service provider to ensure proper functionality, including quality assurance testing

• Troubleshoot issues that arise with the electronic reader application to ensure that invoices are timely and accurately entered

• Work with the Supply Chain Department and vendors to ensure invoices meet quality requirements

• Work with the business to properly account and route invoices through the electronic workflow approval system

• Review the accounts payable aging to identify and resolve issues, including requesting refunds from vendors in a credit position

• Identify opportunities to improve processing time and reduce manual effort

• Provide back-up support for other AP functions

FP&A Support - 40% - 50%

• Entry of actual labor on jobs in timekeeping system

• Upload of labor worked into ERP system

• Update of forecast based on input from department leads and FP&A team

• Input of department expenses & forecast into excel P&L statements

• Validate and update department & forecast based on received feedback

• Other similar data-entry tasks to support FP&A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education

• Associates in Business or Accounting preferred

Experience & Skills

• 1-2 years in accounts payable function preferred

• Experience using an ERP or business system

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Behavioral Attributes

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• Developed organizational and time-management skills

• Strong customer service skills

• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to assist as needed

Working Conditions

Work is primarily light duty and requires the ability to regularly lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. This position requires the ability to sit, stand and walk unassisted. Requires the use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to talk and hear. Normal correctable vision is required.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles...people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.