Caterpillar Inc.

Accountant

Caterpillar Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Sanford • North Carolina • United States

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Salary

💰 $89,210 - $133,810 per year

About the role

  • Independently perform accounting responsibilities involving the preparation, analysis, and communication of issues ranging from moderate to high complexity.
  • Review and analyze financial data, provide insightful commentary to facility leadership, and contribute to projects aimed at improving efficiency and maintaining a lean cost structure.
  • Coordinate capital activities; performing analysis, forecasting and system input.
  • Support the team with premium freight analysis.
  • Contribute to ad hoc projects focused on capital processes, standardization and lean reporting.
  • Collaborate within cross-functional teams and maintain a strong internal control environment.
  • Partner with facilities to resolve aging invoice issues (minimizing escalation).
  • Support monthly close processes and trial balance preparation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance
  • Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  • 401(k) savings plans*
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • Health Lifestyle Programs*
  • Employee Assistance Program*
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
  • Career Development*
  • Incentive bonus*
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
financial analysisforecastingcapital activities analysistrial balance preparationlean reportingcost structure analysisdata analysisproblem-solvingaccuracy in accountingproject management
Soft skills
effective communicationself-managementcollaborationorganizational skillsattention to detailcritical thinkingtime managementinsightful commentaryinterpersonal skillsprioritization
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingBachelor’s Degree in Finance