Accountant

About the role

The accountant deals with financial issues of normal to medium complexity to support business processes. This position will develop an expanded understanding of Caterpillar’s business and accounting practices, systems and procedures; apply accounting knowledge; as well as participate on and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop an expanded understanding of Caterpillar’s business and accounting practices, systems and procedures
• Apply accounting knowledge
• Participate on and lead teams
• Review and validate relevant data and data sources
• Analyze information and provide feedback
• Work on challenging, low to medium risk issues and make decisions and recommendations as appropriate
• Perform a broad range of analysis work
• Exposure to a variety of accounting functions
• Financial accounting, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Internal management accounting
• Development and maintenance of internal controls and procedures
• SOX Compliance, assistance with Audits
• Communications with internal and external customers

Requirements

• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to independently handle accounting issues
• Demonstrate good communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent degree with at least 18 college units in Accounting required
• Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, initiative, organization and planning expertise, analytical and problem solving skills, leadership ability, and computer literacy
• Experience with Power BI preferred

Skills

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

$77,264.00 - $115,896.00

Schedule

Onsite five days a week