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. Updated: 08/07/2023 Required Experience: 8-10 Years Education: Qualified CA Role Definition Provides timely and accurate financial record keeping and reporting as directed by management. Responsibilities •    Maintaining financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards. •    Creating reports on financial performance for internal and external use. •    Creating and utilizing automated tools for the updating, analyzing and reporting of consolidated financial results. Degree Requirement Degree or equivalent experience desired Skill Descriptors Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.  Level Extensive Experience:  •    Evaluates and makes contributions to best practices. •    Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy. •    Productively balances speed and accuracy. •    Employs techniques for motivating personnel to meet or exceed accuracy goals. •    Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms. •    Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards. 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.  Level Extensive Experience:  •    Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances. •    Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation. •    Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research. •    Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action. •    Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts. •    Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation. Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.  Level Working Knowledge:  •    Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process. •    Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas. •    Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes. •    Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns. •    Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives. 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.  Level Working Knowledge:  •    Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient. •    Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness. •    Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work. •    Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate. •    Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups. Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices;