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.

SPM Oil & Gas, A Caterpillar Company, headquartered near Fort Worth, Texas, produces a full line of pumps, flow iron, consumable parts, wellhead and pressure control products that are offered via an extensive global network of service centers. SPM Oil & Gas is focused on our strategy of providing our customers expanded offerings and services which will now be one of the broadest in the well service industry.

As an Accountant, you will be part of the legal entity general ledger team for SPM Oil & Gas supporting multiple entities located across North America.  This role will primarily be working closely with AR and AP to facilitate weekly bank reconciliations, prepare and post journal entries, complete high volume of general ledger reconciliations in accordance with policy, and perform functions related to month end close.  This role will also assist with intercompany balance research and resolving variances.  This role will perform continued system and process improvements in the areas of responsibility to ensure deadlines are met with attention to accuracy.  Additionally, ad hoc project work will be assigned which currently includes cash flow projections and Blackline system optimization, however, this can change and include other areas as needed.

What You Will Do:

• Maintain financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards.
• Take part in special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.
• Maintain, implement, and adhere to internal controls while ensuring that accounting procedures comply with GAAP.
• Prepare and post journal entries accurately with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Complete account reconciliations in accordance with policies and procedures and resolve any issues in a timely manner.
• Assist with month end and year end close for ERP system and other non-ERP close functions.

What You Have:

• Education/Experience:  The position typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent/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.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Accounting or Finance degree
• AR/AP experience

Additional Details:

• Location:  Fort Worth, TX
• Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
• This role is a full time, Hybrid position and currently requires 3 days a week in office
• Sponsorship is not available

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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.

Posting Dates:

August 20, 2024 - September 2, 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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