Accountant

Caterpillar•East Peoria, IL

28d•$89,210 - $133,810•Onsite

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. We’re looking for an Accountant to join our team supporting the Track-type Tractor manufacturing facility in East Peoria, Illinois as part of the Resource Industries Operations and Products (RIOP) division at Caterpillar. As the Accountant, you will be responsible for leading the monthly closing process by reviewing and presenting financial results for the East Peoria manufacturing facility. You will also have the responsibility of leading the team through forecasting cycles. This position will also provide business partnering support to groups in East Peoria operations. This position interacts with and presents to leadership.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an Accounting, Finance or related discipline
Strong communications skills with a passion for asking questions and driving improvements
Desire to develop and grow your career within a Fortune 100 company
Experience with closing timelines and analysis
Strong analytical skills to perform detailed financial analysis
Ability to present financials results to leadership
Strong background in accounting and budget development
Continues improvement mindset

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all aspects of financial analysis and planning for the East Peoria manufacturing.
Provide insights into the financial results of the business on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Implement new tools and analytics to continuously improve financial analysis and business insights.
Prepare RBM and ABP forecasts.
Resolve issues independently.
Present and explain results to management.
Implement new tools and analytics to continuously improve business partnering.
Complete and assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis requests.