Wuxi, Jiangsu
6 hours ago
Cost 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.

What You Will Do:

Cost system maintenance and cost closingAnnual Standard cost revisionPrime product and/or component cost monitoring & analysisStandard and current cost grief resolutionStandard cost setting and analysisAccountable profitability reporting & analysisInventory management, reporting & budgetMaterial cost, cost variance analysisNPC support including future cost, should cost and alternative analysesFinancial accounting including consolidation, analysis and communication of division or multiple business units’ results / explanations, presentation and explanation of results to managementProvide technical expertise and perform more complex accounting work that supports business processes.Apply accounting knowledge and provide guidance on accounting issuesSupport new legal entity setup related work in Business Resources Team.Other work be assigned, like process improvement, OIA projects support, digital tools development etc..

What Skills You Will Have:
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.

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.
 

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.
 

Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.
 

Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.

Required Qualifications:

4 years Degree in Accounting or equivalentExcellent Initiative, Communication, Leadership and Interpersonal skillsProficient in English

Desired Qualifications:

Have strong interest or experience in big data analytics tools, such as Power BI, Power apps, Power Automate, Python etc..1 - 3 years Accounting/Costing experience.

Posting Dates:

March 5, 2025 - March 31, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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