Accountant

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

40d•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. The Remanufacturing Division (Reman) has an open New Product Introduction (NPI)/Cost Accountant position supporting Reman’s Purchased Finished business. Reman is committed to returning end-of-life products back to a like-new state – in an efficient, safe, and environmentally resourceful way. In addition to the 7 locations where we remanufacture products, there are 70+ suppliers that provide remanufacturing services on Reman’s behalf. The NPI/Cost Accountant is responsible for providing aftermarket NPI financial analysis for Reman’s Purchased Finished business, which includes Electronics/Hydraulics parts, Fuel & Air Systems parts, Drivetrain parts, and Engines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in – Accounting or Finance
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision; Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.
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; Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
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; Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation; Works with or leads others to re-prioritize work and reschedule commitments as necessary.
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; Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.

Nice To Haves

Advanced skills with Excel, PowerPoint
Experience with Power Query and Power BI

Responsibilities

Provide NPI financial analysis for Reman’s Purchased Finished business.
Present NPI financial analysis to key stakeholders in Gateway Reviews.
Support annual Normals and standard cost revision process for Reman’s Purchased Finished business.
Provide leadership to an Analytics COE partner for Normals/standard cost processes.
Be a trusted business partner to the Reman NPI business leaders.
Support ad hoc projects.