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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.\nJob Description\nAbout Caterpillar\nCaterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.\nFor nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.\nYour Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc\nWhen 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.\nJob Summary:\nWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Accountant (Financial Systems User Support) with strong experience in accounting processes and financial Systems at Caterpillar to join our team.\nThis accounting user support position provides Bi-Sphere support for payables processes across both legacy and SAP systems, as well as receivables processes within SAP. In addition, the individual in this role will learn to support other legacy processes within the financial systems environment, expanding overall knowledge and support capabilities across the organization.\nThe preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore, Whitefield Office\nWhat you will do\nStrong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, general ledger, reconciliations, accounts payable, inventory, fixed assets, and month-end close processes.\nHands-on experience using or supporting ERP financial systems and legacy financial systems applications within the Bi-Sphere support model, help users across the enterprise understand and complete key financial system processes.\nAbility to analyze user-reported issues, reproduce errors, identify root causes, and coordinate functional or technical resolution.\nAssist with month-end close and other time-sensitive financial processes by providing responsive support and escalating issues when needed.\nKnowledge of finance master data, chart of accounts, cost centers, profit centers, business units, approval workflows, and system interfaces.\nExperience with incident and service request management, ticket prioritization, escalation, documentation, and service-level expectations.\nStrong data analysis skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to validate financial data across systems and reports.\nUnderstanding of internal controls, audit requirements, segregation of duties, data security, and compliance within financial systems.\nAbility to support user acceptance testing, system enhancements, process changes, upgrades, and post-implementation stabilization.\nClear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain system and accounting concepts to users with different levels of technical knowledge.\nAbility to create and maintain process documentation, knowledge articles, training materials, and user guides while sharing knowledge with backup support resources.\nAbility to leverage AI for system enhancements or transformations\nProject work and other work efforts as needed to support the customers\nOthers:\nStrong communication and inter-personal skills\nAbility to manage tasks independently without much intervention\nWork closely with cross functional teams especially IT support team\nPartnering with multiple global stakeholders on day-to-day operations\nDriving continuous improvement via simplification, standardization and automation\nWhat you will have\nProven experience in accounting processes and financial systems knowledge\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex financial data, trends and patterns\nExcellent customer service skills working in a global environment with multiple stakeholders to drive outcomes\nSelf-starter, works well independently and in a team, with excellent communication skills\nExperience in process transitions and transformations in a virtual environment\nCA, CPA, CMA or MBA Finance with 4-7 years of progressive experience\nSkill Descriptors\nAccuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nAccurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.\nUtilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.\nProcesses limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.\nLearns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.\nDevelops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free.\nAnalytical 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.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nApproaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.\nMakes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.\nUses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.\nIdentifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.\nUses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.\nEffective 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.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nDelivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.\nListens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.\nMakes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.\nAvoids technical jargon when inappropriate.\nLooks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.\nRelationship Building: Knowledge of the importance of creating positive relationships within the team and ability to develop trusting relationships by valuing others' concerns and contributions.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nResponds sensitively to other's concerns.\nDevelops trust and credibility by acting in a consistent, genuine manner.\nDemonstrates a personal commitment to contributing to others' well being.\nMaintains appropriate distance as warranted by culture and level.\nSecures followers when leading initiatives.\nBusiness Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nComments on the organization's business model and financial goals.\nCommunicates key considerations for business decision making process.\nCites examples of types of information needed to make sound business decisions.\nParticipates in business task to get things done in own unit or area.\nCaters to key stakeholders and their priorities.\nData Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nParticipates in gathering and analyzing an organization's data based on requirements.\nFollows proper data gathering and analysis processes and policies.\nUtilizes basic data collection and evaluation tools and techniques.\nReports problems that arise in the data collection process.\nDocuments data from various sources and in various formats.\nFinancial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nApplies principles used to evaluate the economics of investment decisions.\nInterprets major types of financial statements issued by the organization.\nUtilizes basic qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques with proficiency.\nWorks with a specific financial analysis tool set.\nImplements valid financial analysis aligned with key criteria.\nFinancial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nFollows organizational practices and guidelines for product profitability reporting.\nAnalyzes errors or inaccuracies in financial reports.\nUses basic tools to create simple financial reports.\nMonitors compliance with organizational standards for financial report writing.\nImplements organizational methods and procedures for financial report writing.\nWhat you will get:\nWork Life Harmony\nEarned and medical leave.\nFlexible work arrangements\nRelocation assistance\nHolistic Development\nPersonal and professional development through Caterpillar ‘s employee resource groups across the globe\nCareer developments opportunities with global prospects\nHealth and Wellness\nMedical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage\nEmployee mental wellness assistance program\nFinancial Wellness\nEmployee investment plan\nPay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.\nAdditional Information:\nCaterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; 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All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.\nPosting Dates:\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply\nNot ready to apply? 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