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.

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 Associate to join our team who will have the opportunity to champion our Manufacturing Tower - Analytics COE -Global Finance Services Division.

The incumbent would be performing staff accounting functions that support business processes and gain experience with Caterpillar accounting practices.  

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

  What you will do

Gain an understanding of Caterpillar’s business and accounting practices, systems, and procedures.Learn and develop skills which result from the practical application of basic accounting knowledge, andAid a project team or others in the work group.Accountants will be exposed to a variety of accounting functions and will accomplish a high level of compilation and basic analysis work, reviewing clerical input and generating reports.  The accountant identifies relevant data and data sources, gathers, and analyses the information, and provides feedback.  Typically, decisions will impact relatively no risk issues and will be reviewed by a supervisor.  A supervisor will direct work, but this position does not require close supervision to be effective.

Possible areas of responsibility are varied and not restricted to below :

Perform monthly product cost analysis.Cost system maintenance – validate costs pulled in the dashboard, ensure validated product costs reports are available for decision support.Prime product and/or component cost monitoring & analysis – Quarterly cost change analysisIdentify the root cause for costing griefs, resolve griefs in the system, and ensure calculation of standard/product costs in the system.Enterprise coordination and/or governance of costing activitiesStandard cost revision support

What you will have 

Fresher with an accounting/commerce degree/undergraduate/part qualified accounting professional with 6 months to 2 years of experience.Effective communications skills and a good understanding of computer systems especially in MS-Office and Financial Analytics Tool.Good accounting background, thorough knowledge of cost accounting methodologies, and working knowledge in ERP systems.Must be a team player with effective communication skills and willingness to take initiative.This position requires candidate to work a 5-day -a -week schedule in the office.Shift Timing: 01:00PM-10:00PM IST

Skills desired:

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Explains the importance of accuracy in own function or unit.
• Identifies tasks or outputs that require accuracy and detail-level attention.
• Identifies the procedures for making sure that results are mistake-free.
• Describes consequences of errors within own unit or function.

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 Basic Understanding:
• Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.
• Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.
• Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.
• Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications.

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 behaviors.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Describes non-verbal behaviors that influence the interpretation of the message.
• Cites examples of effective and ineffective communications.
• Explains the importance of effective business communication.
• Speaks/writes using correct language, mechanics, and gestures.

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 Basic Understanding:
• Explains basic concepts of time and priority management.
• Seeks guidance in detecting and addressing priority conflicts.
• States own business priorities.
• Describes team or unit priorities.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving.
• Describes problem reporting and escalation practices.
• Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.
• Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area.

Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Lists the major responsibilities of the accounting staff.
• Explains the basic concepts and terminology of accounting.
• Describes key activities of established accounting processes.
• Identifies the basic tools used for maintaining accounting information.

What you will get:

Work Life HarmonyEarned and medical leave.Relocation assistance

Holistic Development

Personal and professional development through Caterpillar ‘s employee resource groups across the globeCareer developments opportunities with global prospects

Health and Wellness

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

 Financial Wellness

Employee investment planPay 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 www.caterpillar.com/careers

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:

January 21, 2026 - January 27, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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