Career Area:

Enterprise Cross Functional

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.

About Cat Financial

Cat Financial is a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., 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 more than 40 years, Cat Financial has provided a wide range of financing solutions to customers and Cat® dealers for machines, engines, Solar® gas turbines, genuine Cat parts and services. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Cat Financial serves customers globally with offices and subsidiaries located throughout North and South America, Asia, Australia, Europe and Africa. Visit cat.com to learn more about Cat Financial.

Role Definition

Under minimal supervision performs accounting duties of moderate complexity.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling leasing or other systems to the general ledger

• Mapping and setting up general ledger accounts; preparing moderately complex reconciliations

• Preparing reports

• Researching, clearing, and communicating booking or posting errors to the appropriate parties

• Conducting or assisting in the documentation of accounting projects

• preparing or assisting in the preparation of accounting reports and year-end activities.  

• Some latitude for unreviewed decisions is within the scope of delegated authority.

• When inconsistencies or problems occur which are outside delegated authority, they are brought to the attention of management. 

• Confers with management to determine the proper means by which to resolve these issues.

• Applies knowledge of advanced accounting methods and procedures.

• May coordinate and review lower-level accounting work assignments for accuracy and completeness.

• Understands the established continuous improvement objectives for the department. 

• Measures progress toward the continuous improvement standards and ensure that the necessary measurements are maintained. 

• Participates in the resolution of any identified problems.

• Analyses data and makes all business decisions based on such analysis.

• Understands the Harassment policy of the company and is responsible for its application in all aspects of employment.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge:

• Ability to seek out relevant information.

• Ability to apply math computation skills including basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as statistics and other mathematical concepts used in modeling.

• Knowledge of accounting distribution and ability to verify the correctness and completeness of such information.

• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and FASB regulations and procedures as they relate to the area of accounting.

• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain Excel spreadsheets and Word documents.

• Must demonstrate initiative, leadership, and the ability to communicate effectively.

• Knowledge of accounting systems/ERP systems

• Ability to complete investigation on reconciling items.

• Ability to Multi task

• Team player

• Dedicated to meeting deadlines

Education/Experience: 

• A 4-year university degree or equivalent diploma, preferably in accounting, is recommended. 

• 1-3 years financial accounting experience

• Capture invoices

• Bank allocations and reallocation

• Month-end experience would be advantageous

• Preparing simple month-end journals

• Preparing bank reconciliations and investigating and solving reconciling items

• Loading payments onto the online banking profile

Additional Information

• Hybrid role will be required to be in the office 3 times a week.

• 3 months fixed term contract with a possibility of being extended.

What we offer: 

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.

You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.

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: 

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions. Caterpillar commits itself to the realization of employment equity goals as envisaged in the South-African Employment Equity Act and policies relating to workplace equality. Caterpillar is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

For more information, visit https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/why-caterpillar.html

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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