Accounting Associate

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. IT IS YOUR TIME! Caterpillar 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. For 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. 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.  If you are looking for personal and professional growth, in a company with an inclusive culture, which seeks equity, respects differences and believes in people's potential, this is the right place. We consider people with disability candidates and those with diversity in gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, age, generation, race, nationality and sexual orientation. Important:  - Please make sure to attach your résumé in English to your Workday profile before proceeding. - Frequently check the email associated with your application, including junk/spam, as this is the primary correspondence method.   - If you wish to know the status of your application, please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any update s to your status.

We are looking for a motivated Accounting Associate to join the Brazil Analytics Center of Excellence within Caterpillar's Global Finance Services Division. In this role, you will support accounting, finance, cost monitoring, reporting, capital accounting, asset management, and financial analysis activities that help ensure accurate financial information, process compliance, and effective business partner support. This position supports both Product Cost and Finance processes as well as Manufacturing Capital and Research & Engineering (R&E) activities, requiring collaboration with global teams, execution of recurring financial processes, preparation of reports and reconciliations, and support for business decision-making What you will do: Support prime product and/or component cost monitoring activities, including cost data preparation, validation, analysis, and reporting. Assist with Standard Cost Revision (SCR) processes, current cost analysis, and related follow-up activities. Execute capital accounting, asset management, fixed asset, and project financial monitoring activities throughout the investment lifecycle. Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, reconciliations, analyses, and key performance indicators to support business and operational decisions. Support financial activities related to Manufacturing Capital and Research & Engineering (R&E), including budgeting, forecasting, cost monitoring, and financial analysis. Review data inputs, identify discrepancies, and support resolution of accounting, cost, capital, or asset-related issues. Execute month-end close and reporting activities while ensuring compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and SOX requirements. Collaborate with business