Accounting Analyst

Performs higher-level clerical and routine accounting tasks in support of a business unit or legal entity. Responsibilities

• Responding to inquiries and contacting other departments or vendors to resolve a variety of problems.
• Posting entries, verifying and reconciling input to financial reporting systems.
• Processing payments and assisting in preparation of billings and other financial reports.
• Entering transactions and reconciling various reports., Accepts and provides honest and respectful feedback.
• Identifies styles of followership and associated behaviors or characteristics.
• Describes examples of ineffective followership and associated consequences.
Accounts Payable (A-P):
• Verifies that goods and services were delivered as promised.
• Documents current accounting practices and closing cycle procedures and requirements.
• Assists in processing discounts and special invoices.
• Processes accounts payable transactions as a regular part of daily work.
• Prepares purchase orders, invoices, receipts, debits, credits and adjustments.
Caterpillar: Confidential Green Accounts Receivable (A-R):
• 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:
• Locates relevant documentation and information.
• Names core financial and accounting applications.
• Identifies key functions of major financial systems.
• Describes planned changes to major applications.
General Ledger (G-L):
• Monitors and ensures the accuracy of one or more general ledger categories as a regular part of daily work.
• Analyses the purpose, content, and distribution of standard G-L reports.
• Performs daily input into the general ledger as a regular part of the work.
• Works with chart of accounts and classifies transactions.
• Implements closing cycle process and associated feeds, requirements and procedures., Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
  
  Degree or equivalent experience desired
Skill Descriptors Accuracy and Attention to Detail:
• 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:
• 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.
  
  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.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• up to 9% Bonus target
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%),
• Share Ownership Scheme (50% company matched)
• Personalised flexible benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking