Transco - A Marmon Rail Company

Accounts Payable Specialist

Transco Railway Products, Inc.

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Under broad supervision, reconciles and adjusts various general ledger accounts and/or bank statements. May perform moderately complex analysis of performance results. Compiles, consolidates, and analyzes accounting and finance information for the production of financial statements and reports. Role typically requires between 3 and 5 years of experience.

WHO WE ARE:

Transco Railway Products, Inc. has been the leader in providing railcar maintenance and services to the railcar industry. We have earned the reputation for honesty, integrity, and superior quality which has allowed us to establish a committed customer base. Transco is part of Marmon - a strong, growing, global organization that consists of more than 100 autonomous manufacturing and service companies.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are searching for an Accounts Payable specialist to join our team to help process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The AP specialist will have a daily, ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners.

SKILLS:

  • Support the company in optimizing its financial transactions and systems.
  • Reviewing invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment and confirming 3-way match.
  • Perform invoice data entry.
  • Generate purchase orders when necessary.
  • Strengthen and grow relationships with vendors and suppliers through timely payments.
  • Assist in streamlining and improving the accounts payable process.
  • Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting. Comply with all national and local financial regulations.
  • Engage and leverage other departments in the company to accomplish joint projects or ad hoc assignments.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • B.S. degree in accounting or related field of study, or a high school diploma/GED certificate with 5 years of accounts payable experience.
  • Advanced excel and overall computer skills.
  • Prior accounts payables experience preferred.

Other Skills/Abilities Required

  • Strong communication and project management skills to effectively liaise with all departments within company.
  • Strong work ethic with the flexibility to put in extra hours when needed.
  • Detail-oriented, with the ability to identify all cost elements within requests.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines in a busy environment.
  • Ability to respond quickly to changing business dynamics.
  • Energetic approach with a strong attention to detail.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Transco strives to be the Employer of Choice. Our generous benefits package includes:

  • Benefits on Day 1
  • Medical/Dental/Vision with first in class vendors
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
  • Company Paid Benefits: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • Vacation Benefits
  • 401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution

It is the policy of Transco to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Accounting/Auditing and Finance
  • Industries

    Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

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