Accountant

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We have an exciting opportunity for an Accountant to join our Large Power Systems team to support Caterpillar large engine production at our Kiel facility. This role provides finance leadership for a growing operation covering forecasting inventory costing controls and compliance and reporting. It partners closely with operations and supply chain teams to support decision-making while driving financial analysis month-end close reconciliations audits and standard costing.

What You Will Do:

• Partner with operations and supply chain leaders to provide financial insights and decision support

• Contribute to ad hoc projects related to start-up activities process improvements and business growth

• Provide general ledger and financial reporting support for Kiel operations

• Support direct inventory processes including transaction analysis issue resolution and inventory controls

• Support internal and external audits through analysis documentation and reporting

• Provide standard cost analysis and support costing accuracy for Kiel operations

• Analyze and verify manual invoicing supplier charges and other operational finance transactions

What You Have (Key Skills/Experience Required):

• Strong focus on delivering highly accurate outputs and maintaining rigorous quality standards in complex detail-heavy environments

• Ability to process large volumes of information identify discrepancies and derive meaningful insights

• Structured mindset to break down challenges determine root causes and develop effective solutions

• Confidence in assessing risks weighing alternatives and making well-informed decisions

• Proven track record of process enhancement standards development cross-functional teamwork and constructive feedback exchange

• Clear and effective communication adapting messaging to different audiences

• Proficiency in English and an intermediate level of German (both spoken and written)

What You Will Get:

• Varied responsible and challenging tasks

• Excellent earning opportunities according to the Caterpillar compensation system

• 30 days of vacation

• Company pension plan

• Bicycle leasing / job ticket

Additional Information:

We are back! This role requires being in the office five days a week.

Note - A valid work permit or EU-25/EFTA citizenship is required for this position.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For the past 100 years weve 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.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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