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Caterpillar Hiring for Staff Acct I Legal Entity at Bangalore Full Time
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Career Area:
Job Description:
Career Area:
Accounting
Job Description:
To independently perform staff level accounting functions that deal with accounting issues of normal complexity to support business processes and provide further experience with Caterpillar accounting practices. JOB RELATED STATISTICS: Varies
JOB DUTIES:
From the outset, the Staff Accountant I will be expected to be a contributing performer, performing financial/decision support accounting work that supports business processes. Additionally, this position will:
JOB DUTIES:
From the outset, the Staff Accountant I will be expected to be a contributing performer, performing financial/decision support accounting work that supports business processes. Additionally, this position will:
- develop an expanded understanding of Caterpillar’s business and accounting practices, systems and
procedures;
- apply accounting knowledge
- participate on and lead teams
The incumbent will be exposed to a variety of accounting functions and will perform a high level of compilation with a broad range of analysis work. The Staff Accountant I will review clerical input, advise salaried employees and entry-level accountants, generate reports and provide related commentary. The Staff Accountant I will review and validate relevant data and data sources, analyze information and provide feedback. Incumbent works on challenging, low to medium risk issues and makes decisions and recommendations as appropriate. Work will be directed by an accounting supervisor primarily through review of progress and results.
Possible areas of responsibility are varied and of medium complexity, including:
- financial accounting, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, inventory accounting,
consolidations
- internal management accounting, including profit center reporting and budgeting and margin analysis
- coordination of purchased services and transfer prices
- development and maintenance of internal controls and procedures, including Sarbanes-Oxley control
Documentation
Possible areas of responsibility are varied and of medium complexity, including:
financial accounting including preparation of journal entries, financial statements, trend marginal variance analysis, and account reconciliations
inventory accounting and standard cost revision
payroll and benefit accounting
intercompany reconciliation and analysis
development and maintenance of internal controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control documentation
Possible areas of support could include:
Inventory Accounting & Plant Support
Sales / Cost of Sales Accounting
General Ledger / Legal Entity Reporting & Analysis
Capital Assets Accounting
Financial Systems
SOX Compliance
Tax Accounting, Tax & Trade Compliance (outside the U.S.)
Interacts with multiple functional areas and levels of authority. The Staff Accountant I is capable of handling complex accounting issues such as:
inventory valuation
intercompany transactions
sales and cost of sales reporting
resolving financial reporting problems.
The Staff Accountant I will demonstrate knowledge and ability to independently handle accounting issues. They will demonstrate good communication skills and have an expanded knowledge of Caterpillar’s businesses, products, suppliers and customers.
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:
Required Qualifications: 4 years degree in Accounting or Professional Certifications CA/CMA or equivalent with a minimum of 2/3 years knowledge on FICO (accounting process) in SAP.
2-4 years of Financial systems / support experience
Proven record of strong initiative, inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Knowledge of local statutory accounting, currency, and tax and trade controls are desired. 1-2 years of accounting experience is required.
Desired Qualifications: Professional Certification (Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or equivalent)
SAP certification on FICO modules by recognized organization.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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