Accountant

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.

Electric Power Division (EPD) Energy Services provides exciting opportunities for accountants who want to be challenged and are interested in being directly involved with the business. This position is in Energy Services and will provide support to the Energy Services organization, which is an area of EPD focused on energy technology and supporting the energy transition. This role will encourage one to demonstrate and develop attention to detail, communication, and financial analysis skills.

This role will specifically work with the team located at Tangent (Kennett Square, PA) supporting their monthly financial results by closing the books and completing monthly tasks. Analysis will need to be performed for the broader Energy Services team and present findings to management. Quarterly forecasts and other annual tasks will be required of the role. This role will independently perform accounting functions which require preparation, analysis, and communication.

This position will report to the Accounting Manager supporting the Energy Services team and provide direct support to Tangent Director.

What You Will Do:

• Prepare, analyze, and communicate monthly financial reporting, annual business plan and quarterly forecasts.
• Present and explain results to management.
• Balance Sheet reporting, reconciliation, and analysis
• Sales/Cost of Sales Accounting
• Work across multiple disciplines outside of Business Resources.
• Resolve issues independently.
• Development and maintenance of internal controls and procedures
• Assistance with preparation of ad hoc project financials
• Complete annual business reporting and other tax requests

What You Have:

• Education/Experience: This position typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or business-related degree and 1+ years of job-related experience.
• 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.
• 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.
• Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
• 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.

Additional Details:

• This position can be located in Mossville, IL or Irving, TX
• 10% travel is expected
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:
$87,480.00 - $131,280.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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

Posting Dates:
April 25, 2025 - May 8, 2025

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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