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Caterpillar Inc. · 3 hours ago

Senior Staff Accountant

Morton, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$126K/yr - $189K/yr

6+ years exp

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team committed to building stronger, sustainable communities. They are seeking a dedicated and analytical professional to lead Enterprise Freight reporting, forecasting, and analysis within their Product Support & Logistics Division, providing financial analysis and decision support to various stakeholders.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the reporting, forecasting, and analysis of Enterprise Freight

Deliver bi-annual intransit table refresh for Revenue Recognition with insights

Lead the Inbound Seeded Freight Forecast process in Project Oasis

Develop the Outbound Seeded Freight Forecast process

Coordinate and communicate Enterprise freight forecast guidance

Collaborate effectively with Procurement, Transportation, and IT within Logistics

Leverage industry insights when providing financial analysis and decision support to various stakeholders including facilities, business units and leadership

Collaborate with two freight analysts in Freight COE

Support applicable SOX controls around freight, accruals and revenue recognition

Qualification

AccountingFinancial ReportingAnalytical ThinkingAIMS/One StreamDecision MakingAttention to DetailManaging Multiple PrioritiesBusiness AcumenEffective CommunicationsCross-functional Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and 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

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

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

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