Career Area:FinanceJob 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.About Caterpillar Medium Speed EnginesFor decades, Caterpillar and MaK has been a manufacturer of premium medium-speed marine, oil & gas and electric power engines and generator sets. Worldwide, our engines are in operation for customers who rely on their reliability. The Caterpillar and MaK product line features marine diesel, gas and dual fuel engines used in a wide variety of marine, oil & gas and electric power applications. Caterpillar and MaK offers exceptionally engineered and innovative products, components, and services. The engines also provide unparalleled “anytime, anywhere” product support to ensure confidence and peace of mind for customers by ensuring maximum uptime and productivity. And with our worldwide dealer network with in-house stock of spare parts, we guarantee a fast service and a high availability for our customers. Moreover, our after-sales service offers not only high-quality spare parts, but also a wide range of retrofit options to help our customers make their business more efficient and prepare for a sustainable future.We are currently seeking an Accounting Analyst located in Miramar, Florida . The Accounting Analyst performs higher-level clerical and routine accounting tasks in support of a business unit.What You Will Do:
Posting entries, verifying and reconciling input to financial reporting systems.
Responding to inquiries and contacting other departments or vendors to resolve a variety of problems.
Processing payments and assisting in preparation of billings and other financial reports.
Entering transactions and reconciling various reports.
All other duties as assigned.
Degree RequirementDegree or equivalent experience desired.What You Have – Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences:Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.Level Working Knowledge:
Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.
Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.
Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.
Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.
Develops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free.
Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.Level Working Knowledge:
Adjusts to new or changing assignments, processes, and people.
Demonstrates willingness to listen to other opinions.
Provides examples of shifting from task to task.
Identifies and considers alternative approaches to situations or problems.
Accepts new or radical ideas with an open mind; avoids snap reactions.
Followership: Knowledge of and the ability to carry out strategies and tasks that support the mission and goals of the leader and the organization.Level Working Knowledge:
Completes tasks and inspires confidence in leaders by demonstrating honesty and integrity.
Researches and provides insights into most issues, considerations and challenges of followership.
Handles rejection and, when appropriate, abandons ideas graciously.
Supports the leader's mission, vision, initiatives and priorities consistently.
Assesses common risks and rewards of voicing or not voicing opinion.
Accounts Payable (A-P): Knowledge of an organization's billing requirements; ability to utilize the proper tools and follow accounts payable practices and procedures.Level Working Knowledge:
Verifies that goods and services were delivered as promised.
Documents current accounting practices and closing cycle procedures and requirements.
Assists in processing discounts and special invoices.
Processes accounts payable transactions as a regular part of daily work.
Prepares purchase orders, invoices, receipts, debits, credits and adjustments.
Accounts Receivable (A-R): Knowledge of an organization's billing requirements; ability to utilize the proper tools and follow accounts receivable practices and procedures.Level Working Knowledge:
Performs major types of accounts receivable transactions.
Prepares miscellaneous or special invoices.
Maintains accounts receivable records as a regular part of daily work.
Implements current accounting practices and closing cycle procedures and requirements.
Processes payments, credits, debits and adjustments.
Financial and Accounting Systems : Knowledge of functions, features and capabilities of financial and accounting systems; ability to use financial and accounting applications specific to the organization.Level Working Knowledge:
Selects key business and technical contacts in the event of a production problem.
Works with a specific financial or accounting system and sub-systems.
Implements data flows between financial and accounting systems.
Utilizes operating requirements for the financial environment.
Coordinates major system interfaces and criticalities.
General Ledger (G-L): Knowledge of tools, practices and considerations for general ledger; ability to update and validate general ledger data.Level Working Knowledge:
Monitors and ensures the accuracy of one or more general ledger categories as a regular part of daily work.
Analyzes the purpose, content, and distribution of standard G-L reports.
Performs daily input into the general ledger as a regular part of the work.
Works with chart of accounts and classifies transactions.
Implements closing cycle process and associated feeds, requirements and procedures.
What You Will Get:Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.Here you earn more than just a salary. Because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day-one benefits, including but not limited to:
Competitive salary and annual bonus program
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
Company-matched 401(k) plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Paid parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
Travel: Additional Information
This position is located in Miramar, Florida
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
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 .About CaterpillarCaterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we have been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.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:September 12, 2024 - September 25, 2024Any 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) .
