Career Area:
FinanceJob 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.
JOB DUTIES:
From the outset, the Staff Accountant I will be expected to be a contributing performer, performing financial accounting
work that supports business processes. Additionally, this position will:
-develop an expanded understanding of Caterpillar's business and accounting practices, systems and
procedures;
-apply accounting knowledge
-participate on and lead teams
The incumbent will be exposed to a variety of accounting functions and will perform a high level of compilation with a
broad range of analysis work. The Staff Accountant will review clerical input, advise salaried employees and entry level
accountants, generate reports and provide related commentary. The Staff Accountant I will review and validate relevant
data and data sources, analyze information and provide feedback. Incumbent works on challenging, low to medium risk
issues and makes decisions and recommendations as appropriate. Work will be directed by an accounting supervisor
primarily through review of progress and results.
Possible areas of responsibility are varied and of medium complexity, including:
-financial accounting, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, inventory accounting,
consolidations
-internal management accounting, including profit center reporting and budgeting and margin analysis
-coordination of purchased services and transfer prices
-development and maintenance of internal controls and procedures
Interacts with multiple functional areas and levels of authority. The Staff Accountant I is capable of handling complex
accounting issues such as: inventory valuation, intercompany transactions, sales and cost of sales reporting, and
resolving financial reporting problems.
The Staff Accountant I will demonstrate knowledge and ability to independently handle accounting issues. They will
demonstrate good communication skills and have an expanded knowledge of Caterpillar's businesses, products, suppliers
and customers.
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE: Requires a 4-year degree, preferably in accounting. Must demonstrate initiative,
leadership, and the ability to effectively communicate. 1-2 years of accounting experience is required.
Posting Dates:
June 18, 2024 - June 29, 2024Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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