Accountant

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We have an exciting opportunity for an Accountant to join our Large Power Systems team to support Caterpillar large engine production at our Kiel facility. This role provides finance leadership for a growing operation, covering forecasting, inventory, costing, controls and compliance, and reporting. It partners closely with operations and supply chain teams to support decision-making, while driving financial analysis, month-end close, reconciliations, audits, and standard costing.

What You Will Do:

• Partner with operations and supply chain leaders to provide financial insights and decision support

• Contribute to ad hoc projects related to start-up activities, process improvements, and business growth

• Provide general ledger and financial reporting support for Kiel operations

• Support direct inventory processes, including transaction analysis, issue resolution, and inventory controls

• Support internal and external audits through analysis, documentation, and reporting

• Provide standard cost analysis and support costing accuracy for Kiel operations

• Analyze and verify manual invoicing, supplier charges, and other operational finance transactions

What You Have (Key Skills/Experience Required):

• Strong focus on delivering highly accurate outputs and maintaining rigorous quality standards in complex, detail-heavy environments

• Ability to process large volumes of information, identify discrepancies, and derive meaningful insights

• Structured mindset to break down challenges, determine root causes, and develop effective solutions

• Confidence in assessing risks, weighing alternatives, and making well-informed decisions

• Proven track record of process enhancement, standards development, cross-functional teamwork, and constructive feedback exchange

• Clear and effective communication, adapting messaging to different audiences

• Proficiency in English and an intermediate level of German (both spoken and written)

What You Will Get:

• Varied, responsible, and challenging tasks

• Excellent earning opportunities according to the Caterpillar compensation system

• 30 days of vacation

• Company pension plan

• Bicycle leasing / job ticket

Additional Information:

We are back! This role requires being in the office five days a week.

Note - A valid work permit or EU-25/EFTA citizenship is required for this position.

About Caterpillar

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 the past 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.

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

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