**Career Area:** Finance **Job Description:** **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. As a Caterpillar accountant, you will be exposed to a variety of accounting functions and will perform a broad range of analysis work. work independently and with individuals from various functional areas and levels of authority to perform staff level accounting tasks that deal with supply chain and business analysis to support business processes and decisions. **What You Will Do:** + Review and validate relevant data and data sources with medium to challenging issues and the make decisions and recommendations as appropriate + Supply Chain budgeting, expense and project analysis including plan for every part, total cost of ownership and inventory flow changes + Transactional layout of new processes to support facility projects + Consolidation of Operations Results and risk analysis + Trusted Partner and business advisor for supply chain and engine business by participating and leading teams **What You Have:** + **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 + **Decision Making and Critical Thinking:** Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment + **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. + **Accounting:** Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes. + **Financial Reporting:** Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports. **Top Candidates Will Also Have:** + Accounting degree + 3-5 years of job-related accounting experience + Supply Chain or Inventory experience + Familiarity with MS Office, tools such as Excel and PowerBI + Ability to resolve issues independently and take ownership of responsibilities + Strong leadership, initiative, inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate effectively **Additional Details** : + Location: Lafayette, IN + This role is a full time, Hybrid position and currently requires 3 days a week in office + Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify + Sponsorship is **not** available \#LI **Posting Dates:** September 9, 2024 - September 20, 2024 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .