Senior Technical Accountant

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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.

The Role:

• Under broad direction, support our global business with a focus on US GAAP technical accounting for complex transactions within Caterpillar's captive finance subsidiary.
• Partner and collaborate with finance and functional teams to ensure appropriate accounting, reporting, and disclosures in accordance with US GAAP and SEC reporting. 

What You Will Do

• Assignments and work require in-depth knowledge of US GAAP, accounting policies, and practices.
• Maintaining records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Creating reports on financial performance for internal and external use.
• Completing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including but not limited to: related to foreign exchange, cash management and tax, including preparing the appropriate audit work papers for such activities.
• Supporting and assisting junior accounting staff in the development of their professional skills.

What You Have
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Level Extensive Experience: 

• Evaluates and makes contributions to best practices.

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.

Level Extensive Experience: 

• May make recommendations for changes in policies and practices to facilitate appropriate accounting in accordance with US GAAP. 
• Serves as a technical accounting advisor for business leaders and corporate teams 

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.
Level Working Knowledge: 

• Perform accounting policy research and assist in solving complex accounting issues. 
• When inconsistencies or problems are identified, consult with management and offer timely recommendations to appropriately resolve.  
• 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. Analyzes data and makes business decisions based on such analysis.
• Supports internal customers’ business strategies through guidance on complex accounting transactions.
• Leadership / supervisory abilities

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 behaviours.
Level Extensive Experience: 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and collaborate across multi-functional teams.  
• Administer surveys and confirmations to support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting. 
• Establish business partnerships across the organization and assist accounting in support of their business strategies. 
• May serve as Project Team lead and mentor/advisor to other employees
• Support the development and maintenance of US GAAP accounting policies and practices
• Understands the Equal Employment Opportunity and Prohibited Harassment policies of the company and is responsible for its application in all aspects of employment.

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.
Level Extensive Experience: 

• Under broad direction, performs a wide variety of intricate an