Accountant

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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 Cat Financial

Cat Financial is a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., 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 more than 40 years, Cat Financial has provided a wide range of financing solutions to customers and Cat® dealers for machines, engines, Solar® gas turbines, genuine Cat parts and services. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Cat Financial serves customers globally with offices and subsidiaries located throughout North and South America, Asia, Australia, Europe and Africa. Visit cat.com to learn more about Cat Financial.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to support accurate financial recordkeeping, reporting, and analysis activities. This role is responsible for maintaining financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), preparing financial reports, performing reconciliations, and supporting the automation and analysis of financial data. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting fundamentals with analytical skills and a commitment to accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records in compliance with GAAP and organizational policies.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform balance sheet and profit and loss (P&L) account reconciliations.
• Analyze financial information and identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the consolidation, analysis, and reporting of financial results.
• Develop and utilize automated tools and reporting solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with the classification, recording, and maintenance of financial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with established financial reporting and recordkeeping standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support financial operations and reporting needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting accounting, financial reporting, or financial analysis activities.
• Working knowledge of GAAP principles and financial reporting practices.
• Experience performing reconciliations and maintaining financial records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial systems, ERP platforms, or accounting software.
• Experience developing automated reporting or data analysis solutions.
• Exposure to consolidated financial reporting processes.

Key Competencies

Attention to Detail and Accuracy

• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Reviews and validates large volumes of financial information with minimal errors.
• Balances speed and quality while meeting deadlines.
• Utilizes quality assurance techniques and cross-checking processes to ensure accuracy.

Analytical Thinking

• Identifies and defines problems while evaluating their business impact.
• Analyzes financial and operational data to determine root causes and recommend solutions.
• Utilizes analytical tools and structured problem-solving techniques to support decision making.
• Draws logical conclusions and recommendations from data.

Communication Skills

• Communicates financial information clearly and effectively to various audiences.
• Prepares reports, presentations, and documentation to support business decisions.
• Provides constructive feedback and collaborates effectively across teams.
• Tailors communication style to meet audience needs.

Managing Multiple Priorities

• Effectively manages competing deadlines and changing priorities.
• Delivers quality work while balancing operational responsibilities and project commitments.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Maintains productivity while handling multiple assignments simultaneously.

Accounting Knowledge

• Understands accounting processes, principles, and controls.
• Records and classifies financial transactions accurately.
• Supports the maintenance of general ledger accounts and reconciliations.
• Ensures compliance with financial policies and reporting requirements.

Financial Analysis

• Understands financial statements and key financial concepts.
• Interprets financial information and identifies meaningful trends.
• Supports analysis activities that inform business decisions.
• Assists in preparing and reviewing financial performance reporting.

Financial Recordkeeping

• Maintains accurate and complete financial records.
• Investigates and documents errors and discrepancies.
• Follows established record retention and reporting procedures.
• Ensures financial data is entered accurately and on time.

Financial Reporting

• Supports the preparation of accurate financial reports.
• Reviews reports for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Identifies and resolves reporting discrepancies.
• Applies established reporting standards and procedures.

Additional Information:

This position requires incumbents to be onsite in the Nashville main office 5 days per week.

Compensation & Benefits:

Summary Pay Range:

$94,728.00 - $151,572.00

• Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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