Accounting Business Process Specialist

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Job 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.

Caterpillar is hiring an Accounting Business Process Specialist with a focus on accounting to drive delivery of Caterpillars battery electric powered machines. In this position you will have the pleasure of working amongst an international team of collaborators across functional areas such as commercial supply chain purchasing treasury tax IT. The Business Process Specialist is a perfect blend of accounting and technical skill requiring an understanding of not only Generally Accepted Accounting Principles but also how system development and design will support business requirements.

This role is in support of Caterpillars Battery as a Service (BaaS) model within the Electrification Energy Solutions division. As the Business Process Specialist for BaaS you will be instrumental in deploying new products functionalities and geographical regions in support of EES strategy into the SAP ECC ERP system and other ERP systems as required. This position will work closely with the larger project team crossing multiple functional areas as well as the shared services accounting teams to ensure that all accounting requirements and functionalities are met. This position entails the identification of business requirements centered around accounting documenting them via visual flow and communicating requirements to IT development teams.

Additionally this role will support live legal entities as a Facility Coordinator answering customer questions providing guidance reviewing and approving financial results and evolving processes in the production environment.

Responsibilities may include:

• Defining and capturing business requirements
• Business process design
• Participation in blueprinting sessions
• Review and approval of SAP data load templates
• User acceptance testing within SAP
• Collaboration with the accounting operations team on post-deployment processes
• Review and analysis of financial results
• Product costing including rate setting and annual standard cost revision
• Analysis and resolution of grief
• SOX controls
• Identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives as the business grows and matures
• Maintaining financial records in accordance with US GAAP and organizational standards.

Education:

Degree or equivalent experience in accounting business or related field

Skills Needed:

• Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods processes and tools; product cost experience.
• 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.
• 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.

Additional Information:

• Location: Mossville IL
• This position currently requires 5 days a week in office
• Relocation is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is NOT available

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.

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 nearly 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.

Final details:

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Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related 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 part-time employees

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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