Accounting Associate
Caterpillar

Job Info

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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.

It's More Than a Job, It's a Career

Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar's company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

IPSD Large Engines seeks an Accounting Associate in Seguin, TX to support Genset Operations and Supply Chain for both Engines and Gensets. In this position, you will play a critical role supporting our three facilities in South-Central Texas (Seguin, Schertz and San Antonio). Caterpillar provides exciting opportunities for accountants who want to be challenged and are interested in being part of the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

What You Will Do:

• Financial analysis & monthly reporting of results for Genset Operations & Supply Chain
• Presentation and explanation of results to the Operations & Supply Chain Managers
• Provide budget scenarios as needed based on changing business conditions for Gensets & Supply Chain
  • Quarterly forecast process (RBM)
  • Annual Business Plan (ABP)
• Coordinate variable and period cost recoveries for Genset Operations
• Determine Internal Rate of Return and NPV for medium/high complexity projects for Gensets & Supply Chain

• Support the Normals product cost process for Engines & Gensets produced in Texas
• Support the reporting of Abnormals for product cost rates
• Use of business systems/tools including, but not limited to Axiom, Power BI and Tableau

What You Have:

• Education/ Experience : Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 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.
• 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.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Prior experience with or willingness to learn new tools such as Alteryx, Axiom, Power BI, Tableau, etc

Additional Info :

• The primary location for this position is Seguin, TX
• Sponsorship is not available
• International and Domestic travel up to 5%
• This posting will close at midnight on April 19, 2024

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 world's 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, we've 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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#LI - Hybrid

Posting Dates:
April 6, 2024 - April 19, 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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