Accountant, Corporate Consolidations

Caterpillar Inc. • Irving, TX

332d • $95,640 - $143,520

About The Position

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. As an Accountant within Corporate Consolidations, you will have the opportunity to gain broad perspectives of Caterpillar, interacting with individuals across the company on financial consolidation and analysis insights. In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop tools in a fast-paced and innovative global organization. This role will expose you to a variety of accounting functions and complex and/or technical analysis and work with a variety of teams and leaders across the enterprise. This exciting role is based in our new global headquarters in Irving, TX. Join us!

Requirements

• 4-year degree in accounting/finance or equivalent experience desired
• Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision
• Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities
• Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems
• Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports
• Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas
• Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards
• Assist in coordinating the close and consolidation of 250+ legal entities
• Preparation and processing of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Support critical finance transformation projects
• Develop an expanding understanding of Caterpillar’s business and accounting practices, systems, and procedures

Benefits

• Annual incentive bonus plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree