Senior Accountant

at Caterpillar, Inc. in Peoria, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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.

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Enterprise Aftermarket Decision Support team. This opportunity fills a role that directly supports our enterprise services growth goals. This role will provide valuable insights to support of our services growth initiatives.

What You Will Do:

+ Provide valuable insights to Commercial Vice Presidents. Directly impact Caterpillar’s business, strategy, and growth.

+ Serve as the investment analysis financial lead for cross-functional services growth project teams

+ Advisecomponent and service divisions on aftermarket investment analysis, ensuring consistency and adherence to Caterpillar policies and procedures

+ Services growth portfolio management

+ Providing financial guidance on cross-functional or business unit product teams?

+ Providing discounted cash flow support to services development teams

+ Developing methodology and providing education to accounting and?cross-functional teams?

+ Communicating / consulting to broader (worldwide) audience on business support issues

+ Drive behavior (ability to influence management directions) in accordance with financial targets and business unit / division / enterprise strategy

+ Presentation and explanation of results to management

+ Developing enhanced digital capabilities for aftermarket business analyses

+ Participate as a leader or team member on special projects

+ Collaborate and grow your network

+ Grow your leadership skillset

What You Have:

+ Education/Experience: Bachelor’s?Degree in Accounting and 6+ years of accounting 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

+ Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment

+ 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.

+ Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.

+ Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintainaccurate and thorough financial reports.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

+ Familiarity with PowerBI

+ Experience in Project Management

Additional Info :

+ This position will be located inPeoria, IL

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

+ Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify

+ Sponsorship is not available

+ International and Domestic travel up to 5%

What You Will Get:

+ Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

+ Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance.? We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.

+ All qualified individuals – Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.

Posting Dates:

July 17, 2024 – July 31, 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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