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.

Caterpillar’s Advanced Components Manufacturing (ACM) is seeking an Accountant in Mossville, IL. This highly motivated individual contributor will provide timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis as directed by management.

What You Will Do:

• Maintaining financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards.

• Creating reports on financial performance and providing insightful analysis for internal and external use.

• Provide monthly, quarterly and annual period cost analysis

• Upon request, take part in special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.

• Creating and utilizing automated tools for the updating, analyzing and reporting of consolidated financial results

What Skills and Experience You Will Need:

• Education/Experience:  This position typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or business related degree and 3+ years of job related 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.

• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

• 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.

• Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.

• Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.

Top Candidates Will Also Have: 

• Strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and interpersonal skills

• Initiative, good judgement and accountability

• Ability to resolve issues independently and take ownership of responsibilities

• Familiarity with tools such as Excel, Power Query, and Power Automate

Additional Details:

• Location:  Mossville, IL

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

• Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify

• Less than 10% travel

• Sponsorship is not available

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.

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Posting Dates:

October 14, 2024 - October 25, 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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