Accounting Analyst

Career Area:

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

Your Impact 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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Accounting Analyst to join our GLBL ITC Transformation team for our Global Financial services division.

The incumbent would be demonstrating knowledge and ability to independently handle business issues. They demonstrate good communication skills and display a high degree of initiative and accountability. The incumbent is expected to work independently to complete assignments. Flexible to support global operations. Willingness to work in European/ Americas time zone.

The preference for this role is to be based out of Whitefield Office, Bangalore, India

What you will do

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Processing customer payments and assisting in preparation of billings and other financial reports
  Perform credit analysis for Business Units
• Responding to inquiries and contacting other departments, dealers or customers to resolve a variety of problems.
• Administer receivable collections.
• Coordinate Aged items/ bad debt review meetings and advise on potential areas of concern.
• Participate and contribute to meetings with stakeholders Support projects and Support Business Units through receivable reporting.
  
  What you will have.
• Professional experience of 3-5 years.
• Requires a college degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics, general knowledge of various finance and business subjects, and good written and verbal communications skills.
• Incumbents are generally exposed to several areas of finance, allowing a Finance Analyst to develop skills, knowledge, and experience necessary for higher level finance positions.
• Shift Timings: During transition period, it would be a EMEA shift, and after that, it would be a US shift (03:00 PM-12:00 AM IST / 06:00 PM AM IST).

Skills desired:

Invoice to Cash : Knowledge of an organization's billing requirements ability to utilize the proper tools and follow accounts receivable practices and procedures.
Level Working Knowledge:
. Performs major types of accounts receivable transactions.
. Prepares miscellaneous or special invoices.
. Maintains accounts receivable records as a regular part of daily work.
. Implements current accounting practices and closing cycle procedures and requirements.
. Processes payments, credits, debits and adjustments.

Financial and Accounting Systems : Knowledge of functions, features and capabilities of financial and accounting systems ability to use financial and accounting applications specific to the organization.
Level Working Knowledge:
. Selects key business and technical contacts in the event of a production problem.
. Works with a specific financial or accounting system and sub-systems.
. Implements data flows between financial and accounting systems.
. Utilizes operating requirements for the financial environment.
. Coordinates major system interfaces and criticalities.
Skill Descriptors
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Level Working Knowledge:
. Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.
. Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.
. Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.
. Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.
. Develops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free.

Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.
Level Working Knowledge:
. Adjusts to new or changing assignments, processes, and people.
. Demonstrates willingness to listen to other opinions.
. Provides examples of shifting from task to task.
. Identifies and considers alternative approaches to situations or problems.
. Accepts new or radical ideas with an open mind avoids snap reactions.

Followership: Knowledge of and the ability to carry out strategies and tasks that support the mission and goals of the leader and the organization.
Level Working Knowledge:
. Completes tasks and inspires confidence in leaders by demonstrating honesty and integrity.
. Researches and provides insights into most issues, considerations and challenges of followership.
. Handles rejection and, when appropriate, abandons ideas graciously.
. Supports the leader's mission, vision, initiatives and priorities consistently.
. Assesses common risks and rewards of voicing or not voicing opinion.

What you will get:

• Work Life Harmony
• Earned and medical leave.
• Flexible work arrangements
• Relocation assistance

Holistic Development

• Personal and professional development through Caterpillar s employee resource groups across the globe
• Career developments opportunities with global prospects

Health and Wellness

• Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage
• Employee mental wellness assistance program

Financial Wellness

• Employee investment plan
• Pay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.

Additional Information:

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

Posting Dates:

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

Not ready to apply Join our .