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Caterpillar Inc. · 4 days ago

Associate Accountant

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$74K/yr - $119K/yr

Caterpillar Inc. is a global leader in manufacturing construction and mining equipment, and they are seeking an Associate Accountant to provide timely and accurate financial record keeping and reporting. The role involves maintaining financial records, posting entries, and reconciling financial statements under supervision.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Maintaining financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards

Posting entries, verifying and reconciling input to financial reporting systems

Performing balance sheet and P&L reconciliations

Research and resolve financial statement discrepancies, with supervision, by working with other departments

Qualification

AccountingFinancial Record KeepingAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingManaging Multiple PrioritiesAccuracyEffective CommunicationsAttention to Detail

Required

Maintaining financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards

Posting entries, verifying and reconciling input to financial reporting systems

Performing balance sheet and P&L reconciliations

Research and resolve financial statement discrepancies, with supervision, by working with other departments

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

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations

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

Financial Record Keeping: Knowledge of financial record keeping processes, methods, and tools; ability to maintain accurate and thorough records of financial transactions