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We have an exciting position open within Caterpillar seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst ( internally known as Staff Accountant II) to independently perform staff level accounting functions that deal with accounting issues of normal complexity that support business processes and provide further experience with Caterpillar accounting practices.

Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

The Senior Accounting Analyst will provide technical expertise and will perform more complex accounting work that supports business processes. Additionally, this position will:

• have a comprehensive understanding of Caterpillar’s business and accounting practices, systems and procedures
• apply accounting knowledge and provide guidance on accounting issues
• participate on and lead teams

Incumbents are exposed to a variety of accounting functions and accomplish a high level of complex and/or technical analysis, review various outputs for reasonableness and advise other accountants. Incumbent works on challenging, medium to high risk issues and makes business decisions and recommendations as appropriate. Work is supported by a supervisor primarily through review of results.

Areas of responsibility are varied, including:

• cost accounting / decision support including: operations and/or product group budgeting and expense analysis, determining Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and New Production Introduction (NPI) support including future cost, should cost and alternative analyses
• financial accounting including preparation of journal entries, financial statements, variance analysis, and account reconciliations
• inventory accounting and standard cost revision
• development and maintenance of internal controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control documentation
• capital coordinator
  

Possible areas of support include:

• Cost Accounting / Decision Support
• Legal Entity Reporting
  

Accounting tasks are of high complexity such as system support and development, business unit consolidations, standard cost revision coordination and support, investment analysis, regional profitability reporting, inventory analysis, and variable margin analysis. Advises and provides guidance to multiple functional areas and levels of authority. The Senior Accounting Analyst is capable of handling complex accounting issues such as methodology changes, reorganization and accounting standards.

Incumbents will demonstrate knowledge and ability to independently handle accounting issues. They will demonstrate very good communication skills and have a comprehensive knowledge of their business unit products, suppliers and customers and accounting processes.

Basic Requirements:

• 4-year degree, preferably in accounting, finance or business-related degree
• A minimum of 2 years of accounting experience

Top Candidate Will Also Have:

• Must have proven record of strong initiative, leadership, accountability, and effective communication skills.

Additional Details:

• Location: Menominee, MI (on-site)
• Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify

Benefits

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is 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 nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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