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Peabody serves more than 400 customers in 20 countries from a global portfolio of operations.  We have more than 10 billion tons of reserves - more than twice as much as any other coal company - making us well positioned to serve growing global markets and emerging Btu conversion markets.

Celebrating 125 years and a heritage of success and growth, Peabody Energy has earned a reputation as a respected employer and enjoys an annual retention rate of well over 90 percent. Peabody was ranked #1 Industry Champion by Fortune, “2008 America’s Most Admired Companies” and was honored by the U.S. Department of labor for operating the safest U.S. mine three of the past four years.

Peabody is committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Peabody strives to achieve its mission by providing our employees with an empowered, collaborative work environment based on mutual trust and respect that emphasizes safe working conditions, rewards continuous improvement, innovation and creativity, and provides opportunities for job satisfaction and career advancement.

If you thrive in an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, teamwork, problem-solving and customer satisfaction, consider a career with Peabody.

Position Summary:

This position provides accounting and administrative support for the Operations Accounting Group with dual reporting to the VP & Assistant Controller Operations and the Supervisor-Accounting positions. Provide administrative support (including making travel arrangements, copying, telephone answering, mail distribution, presentation support, etc.) through effective usage of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other PC tools primarily in support of the VP & Assistant Controller Operations and the Director of Accounting and five supporting managers under the VP & Assistant Controller. Position is responsible for a variety of routine and non-routine accounting tasks including report distribution, bank reconciliations, account reconciliation and analysis, report/spreadsheet preparation, filing, and assistance with Purchasing Card (p-card) administration.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

 

• Perform monthly close tasks for the Operations Accounting Group, including account analysis/reconciliation, report distribution, support the storage/retrieval process, etc.
• Assist with the P-card program administration, including monitoring timely receipt of expenditure support, emailing of delinquency notices, etc.
• Maintain bank reconciliation listing and perform bank reconciliations, as assigned.
• Function as back-up for the Accounting Bookkeeper on cash receipt and disbursement processing.
• Type and proof technical and/or confidential letters, memos and reports using word processing and spreadsheet software. Compose memos/correspondence, as requested. Assist in preparation of presentations (including charts and graphs) using presentation software.
• Perform various administrative support functions, including mail distribution, answering phone calls, making travel arrangements, sending faxes, filing, etc.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as required. Assist with various special projects.
• Position may be assigned to support/work in other areas, such as Accounts Payable and Sales Accounting, when the need arises and/or they have available time during the month.

Requirements of the Position:

• High School Diploma.
• Associates degree in business field (Accounting preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Proficient with spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• SAP experience a plus.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple/simultaneous tasks.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Overtime, as required.

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