Senior Technical Accountant
Senior Technical Accountant
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$ 116532 - 216384
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Career Area:
FinanceJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.
About Cat Financial
Cat Financial is a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment offhighway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and dieselelectric locomotives. For more than 40 years Cat Financial has provided a wide range of financing solutions to customers and Cat dealers for machines engines Solar gas turbines genuine Cat parts and services. Headquartered in Nashville Tennessee Cat Financial serves customers globally with offices and subsidiaries located throughout North and South America Asia Australia Europe and Africa. Visit cat to learn more about Cat Financial.
Role Definition
- The role involves reviewing nonstandard transactions to ensure appropriate US GAAP treatment. Additionally you will support both local and enterprise projects in alignment with our strategic business plan.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining records of organizations financial activity in accordance with GAAP organizational standards and in compliance with Section 404 of the SarbanesOxley Act.
- Reviews nonstandard transactions for appropriate US GAAP accounting prepares accounting memos provides US GAAP training supports local and enterprise objectives
- Creating reports on financial performance for internal and external use.
- Completing monthend quarterend and yearend closing activities including but not limited to: related to foreign exchange cash management and tax including preparing the appropriate audit work papers for such activities.
- Supporting and assisting junior accounting staff in the development of their professional skills.
Degree Requirement
- Requires a Bachelors degree in Accounting or a bachelors degree in another discipline plus 18 credit hours of Accounting or successful completion of the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam or the international equivalent.
- A minimum of 4 years of exempt accounting experience is recommended. Must have a broad understanding of accounting and business processes and systems. CPA/CMA is recommended.
Skill Required:
- 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 decisionmaking 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 selfmanagement 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 Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
- Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes methods and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.
Consideration for Top Candidates:
Extensive experience with US GAAP:The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding and practical experience with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with a talent for building relationships:We are looking for someone who can effectively communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner and who excels at building and maintaining professional relationships.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and a varied workload independently:The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills the ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects and work independently with minimal supervision.
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of essential job functions as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Summary Pay Range:
$116532.00 $216384.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjobrelated knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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
* These benefits also apply to parttime employees
Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer such as H L TN F J E O. As a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at Dates:April 10 2025 April 15 2025Any 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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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
