Accounting Manager

Caterpillar - East Peoria, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

East Peoria, IL

Machinery Manufacturing

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. This position provides financial support and oversight to Drivetrain's Product Group within the Large Power Systems Division (LPSD). The role is responsible for providing business insights associated with Research & Engineering and Material spend through monthly reporting, forecasting and analysis. This position will require a robust skillset in financial analytics, collaboration of cross-functional teams, problem solving skills, communication and a customer-oriented mindset. Successful candidates will be able to quickly understand the business, processes and customer needs, while identifying and implementing process improvements to existing tools/processes to better serve our customers. Experience in Axiom and PowerBI is strongly desired for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate financial record keeping and reporting as directed by management
• Maintain financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards
• Create reports on financial performance for internal and external use
• Create and utilize automated tools for the updating, analyzing and reporting of financial results
• Identify continuous improvement ideas

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 6+ years of accounting experience
• Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision
• 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
• Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Axiom
• Experience in PowerBI

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401K plan
• Annual bonus potential
• Paid vacation days
• Paid holidays