Career Area:

Finance

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

It's More Than a Job, It's a Career (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf0PVJdUOWo)

Caterpillar is looking to add a Senior Accountant to our team. As a Senior Accountant at Caterpillar, you will provide technical expertise and perform complex accounting work that supports business processes. This position is an excellent opportunity to learn more about Aftermarket Parts and projects that support our Services Initiatives. You will be exposed to a variety of accounting functions and complex and/or technical analysis, review various outputs for reasonableness with upper Management, work with other accountants in our own organization, as well as across the Enterprise.

What you will do:

• Sales Variance support for Aftermarket Parts Pricing team

• Ability to analyze and understand impact and have a broader perspective on specific accounting issues related to sales, price, and currency.

• SOX Compliance

• Continuous improvement of visualization & analysis using Power BI & Snowflake

• Internal Management Accounting, such as actual results, quarterly RBM, and annual business planning

• Estimating various forecast and budget scenarios as needed based on changing business conditions.

• Financial accounting including consolidation of division results/explanations.

• Presentation and explanation of results to management.

• Lead teams including business partners addressing complex issues.

• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to handle accounting issues independently.

What You Have:

Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and 5 years of related experience

Accounting and Financial Analysis: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes. Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.

Financial Reporting Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports. Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Additional Info :

• This position can be located in Peoria, IL or Irving, TX

• This role is a full time, Hybrid position and currently requires 3 days a week in office

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify

• Sponsorship is not available

• International and Domestic travel up to 5%

What You Will Get:

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.

• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

About Caterpillar -

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Final details:

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#LI - Hybrid

Posting Dates:

May 8, 2024 - May 22, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.