.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.Role DefinitionPerforms various clerical and routine accounting tasks in support of a business unit or legal entity.Responsibilities
- Responding to inquiries and contacting other departments or vendors to resolve a variety of problems.
- Posting entries, resolving errors, verifying and reconciling input to financial reporting systems.
- Processing payments and assisting in preparation of billings and other financial reports.
- Entering transactions and reconciling various reports.Degree RequirementDegree or equivalent experience desired.Skill DescriptorsOperational Functions: Knowledge of major functional processes and associated operating requirements; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.Level Basic Understanding:
- Identifies the primary operational functions of the organization.
- Explains operational functions and key functional roles of own dept or unit.
- Describes the interdependence of support functions and line operating functions.
- Clarifies the role of each department and its relevance to the enterprise strategy.Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.Level Working Knowledge:
- Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.
- Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.
- Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.
- Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.
- Develops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free.Oral Communications: Knowledge of oral communications issues; ability to express oneself and communicate with others verbally and appropriately.Level Working Knowledge:
- Uses language appropriate to audience.
- Explains issues in alternative ways to accommodate different listeners.
- Modulates own tone and body language.
- Listens without defensiveness or excessive self-reference.
- Utilizes techniques to verify that a verbal message was received as intended.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.Level Working Knowledge:
- Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives