Mossville, IL, 61552, USA
8 days ago
Senior 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. Resource Industries Supply Management, (RISM), engages across the enterprise in procurement of steel, electronics, hydraulics and specifically supports procurement of Resource Industries, (RI), product lines OE and Aftermarket. This role supports the RI/RISM leadership team through development of annual business plan, quarterly forecasting, monthly actuals analysis and commodity analysis. In addition, a business partner to RI/RISM leaders by providing expertise on complex business, financial and managerial issues. Business Resources is knowledgeable on a variety of business functions. They will act as an advisor on business related issues to business unit accountants as well as non-accountants and can resolve issues independently. Incumbent can accomplish complex and/or technical analysis, but generally utilizes data gathered by others to render a financial opinion or business decision. Incumbent will provide advice/recommendations to drive behavior (ability to influence management directions) with segment managers, division managers, business unit managers and leaders, often working on tactical and strategic business issues. They will demonstrate decision making skills and ownership for results. **What You Will Do:** + Support Resource Industries (RI) material actual monthly reporting and forecasting for Resource Industries Accountable, and Resource Industries Segment consolidated material results. + Provide leadership, analysis, and business insights to Resource Industries Supply Management (RISM) procurement team for material actual reporting and forecasting. + Commodity analysis to understand forecast changes and impact to RI and Enterprise. + Monthly and quarterly release financial reporting, forecasting and decision support including presenting and providing actionable insights, and recommendations to senior leaders. + Providing a strategic focus, making decisions, and leading initiatives on complex financial, and non-financial business activities within and outside team to represent the group. + Active leader in the development and support of business strategies and process improvements. + Proactively interacting with internal customers to develop, understand and manage customer requirements and expectations. + Identifying opportunities for efficiency and improved reporting through analytics and optimization + Providing creative solutions that challenge traditional methods and processes. + Liaison between Corporate and the division business resource teams. **What You Have:** + **Education/Experience** : 4-year degree in accounting/finance OR any 4-year degree with a certification (CPA/CMA) AND 6-8 years of accounting/finance/business experience + **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. + **Financial Analysis** : Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material. **Top Candidates Will Also Have** : + Business Unit experience with financial analysis and forecasting. + Data Visualization experience, Power BI, Tableau, etc. + Experience with consolidations at either the corporate or business unit level. + Strong analytical, process improvement and problem-solving skills. + Proven record of strong initiative, leadership, accountability, and effective communication skills working with a global team. **Additional Information** : + This position will be located in Mossville, IL + This role is full time, requires 5 days a week in office + Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify + Sponsorship is not available **Summary Pay Range:** $126,000.00 - $189,000.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. **Benefits:** Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits. + Medical, dental, and vision benefits* + Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)* + 401(k) savings plans* + Health Savings Account (HSA)* + Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)* + Health Lifestyle Programs* + Employee Assistance Program* + Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts* + Career Development* + Incentive bonus* + Disability benefits + Life Insurance + Parental leave + Adoption benefits + Tuition Reimbursement * These benefits also apply to part-time employees Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers. **Posting Dates:** March 13, 2025 - March 26, 2025 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .
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