Accountant, Technical Accounting & Employee Benefits

John Deere•Moline, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans. As an Accountant, Technical Accounting & Employee Benefits, located at Deere & Company World Headquarters based in Moline, IL, you will be responsible for U.S. defined benefit pension and other post retirement benefit (OPEB) accounting. You will also prepare the worldwide pension and OPEB disclosures included in the Company’s quarterly and annual filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In addition, you will:

Requirements

7 or more years of experience in accounting, finance and/or audit
Extensive knowledge of with Accounting Principles Generally Accepted in the US (US GAAP)
Exceptional financial analysis skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Bachelor's degree in accounting

Nice To Haves

External financial reporting experience either at a public company or at a public accounting firm
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to complex accounting topics
Understanding of US GAAP defined benefit pension and OPEB accounting
CPA certificate

Responsibilities

Coordinate and consult with the Company’s actuaries
Provide recommendations to senior management on assumptions used to calculate U.S. pension and OPEB expense
Facilitate the disclosure process with international units and provide guidance on defined benefit pension and OPEB accounting
Prepare audited financial statements for the U.S. pension and VEBA benefit plans
Review XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) filings submitted to the SEC
Respond to accounting and audit questions.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Highly competitive base pay
Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
Adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Programs
Tuition assistance
Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
Charitable contribution match
Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
Vacation and Holiday Pay