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.

We have an exciting opportunity at Caterpillar for an Accountant to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team supporting the Indirect Services - Global Facility team. Applicant will perform accounting functions supporting business process, including Forecasting & Planning scenarios, capital, service charges and indirect procurement saving validation. This individual contributor role will positively impact the Financial Planning and Services division.

What You Will Do: 

• Support worldwide Global Facilities business, including forecasting and analysis of headcount and balance sheet
• Preforms monthly forecasting and actual allocation for services charges, capital and depreciation 
• Manages and validates indirect saving methodology, providing worldwide business continuity 
• Financial closing and forecasting activities adhering to accounting practices, policies, and procedures
• Completion of Compliance requirements and reports for accounting review of legal documents

What You Have:

• Education/Experience:  The position typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or business-related degree and/or equivalent accounting or finance experience
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems
• 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
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations
• Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes

Top Candidate Will Also Have:

• 2-4 years of accounting experience 
• Must have proven record of strong initiative, accountability, and problem-solving skills
• Analytics knowledge including Structured Data, Power Query, Power BI
• Strong communication, analysis, and collaboration skills
• College degree with an accounting major or approved accounting certification 

Additional Details:

• Location:  Peoria, IL (AB)
• Domestic travel up to 5% 
• Relocation is available
• Sponsorship is not offered

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.

Additional Information:

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers.

 

 

Final details:

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Posting Dates:

August 21, 2024 - September 4, 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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