Accountant I - Temp at Caterpillar Inc.

Role Definition

• Under minimal supervision performs accounting duties of moderate complexity.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling leasing or other systems to the general ledger
• Mapping and setting up general ledger accounts; preparing moderately complex reconciliations
• Preparing reports
• Researching, clearing, and communicating booking or posting errors to the appropriate parties
• Conducting or assisting in the documentation of accounting projects
• preparing or assisting in the preparation of accounting reports and year-end activities.  
• Some latitude for unreviewed decisions is within the scope of delegated authority.
• When inconsistencies or problems occur which are outside delegated authority, they are brought to the attention of management. 
• Confers with management to determine the proper means by which to resolve these issues.
• Applies knowledge of advanced accounting methods and procedures.
• May coordinate and review lower-level accounting work assignments for accuracy and completeness.
• Understands the established continuous improvement objectives for the department. 
• Measures progress toward the continuous improvement standards and ensure that the necessary measurements are maintained. 
• Participates in the resolution of any identified problems.
• Analyses data and makes all business decisions based on such analysis.
• Understands the Harassment policy of the company and is responsible for its application in all aspects of employment.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge:

• Ability to seek out relevant information.
• Ability to apply math computation skills including basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as statistics and other mathematical concepts used in modeling.
• Knowledge of accounting distribution and ability to verify the correctness and completeness of such information.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and FASB regulations and procedures as they relate to the area of accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain Excel spreadsheets and Word documents.
• Must demonstrate initiative, leadership, and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of accounting systems/ERP systems
• Ability to complete investigation on reconciling items.
• Ability to Multi task
• Team player
• Dedicated to meeting deadlines

Education/Experience: 

• A 4-year university degree or equivalent diploma, preferably in accounting, is recommended. 
• 1-3 years financial accounting experience
• Capture invoices
• Bank allocations and reallocation
• Month-end experience would be advantageous
• Preparing simple month-end journals
• Preparing bank reconciliations and investigating and solving reconciling items
• Loading payments onto the online banking profile
• Additional Information
• Hybrid role will be required to be in the office 3 times a week.
• 3 months fixed term contract with a possibility of being extended.

What we offer: 

• From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.