Career Area: Finance : 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 and experienced Accounting Associate to join our GLBL BusSvcs India & AP ITP - Global Finances Shared Division. The incumbent would be coordinating and managing Accounts Payable (Freight related) projects The preference for this role is to be based out of Whitefield Office, Bangalore, India What you will do Manage the Invoice to Pay (ITP) processes. Monitor and deliver day-to-day activities. Coordinate with service provider and other stakeholders to resolve any issues. For issues noted, work on cause correction required and ensure the corrective actions are implemented and followed. Make sure the invoices are received, accounted, and paid on time. Participate in any special projects within the ITP areas. When needed, perform quality audits to validate the accuracy on the Invoice accounting and vendor payments. Prepare MIS reports for management s attention and review. Track and report metrics and to assist service center supervisors and section manager in more complex projects. Includes communicating with suppliers, carriers, facilities, procurement and transportation Perform SOX testing/Assist Auditors Ensure process documentation and procedures are updated and maintained for the department. Look for opportunities for improvements Interact with worldwide stakeholders Travel requirements - Minimal travel may be required. What you will have Accounting Degree. 7 to 8 years of experience in End to End Accounts payable processes. Must have worked in global Set-Ups and managed cross border stakeholders Good working knowledge on Microsoft office Ability own and resolve issues Additional Information: This position requires the selected candidate to work Full -Time in the Whitefield Bangalore, Karnataka office. This position requires candidate to work a 5-day -a -week schedule in the office Domestic Relocation is available Shift Timing-01:00-10:00PM IST IC (Individual Contributor) role. Skills desired: Accuracy and Attention to Detail Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. Level Working Knowledge: 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. 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 Working Knowledge: Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient. Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness. Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work. Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate. Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups. 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 Working Knowledge: Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives. Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder. Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information. Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution. Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems. Relationship Management Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers. Level Basic Understanding: Provides examples of the characteristics of effective business relationships. Identifies key business relationships in own organization. Describes the nature of a productive business relationship. Explains the benefits of building business partnerships. 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. Accounts Payable (A-P) Knowledge of an organization's billing requirements; ability to utilize the proper tools and follow accounts payable practices and procedures. Level Basic Understanding: Explains the basic concepts of accounts payable. Summarizes basic accounts payable reports. Initiates major types of accounts payable transactions. Describes the basic steps and tools for maintaining accounts payable information. What you will get: Work Life Harmony Earned and medical leave. Relocation assistance Holistic Development Personal and professional development through Caterpillar s employee resource groups across the globe Career developments opportunities with global prospects Health and Wellness Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage Employee mental wellness assistance program Financial Wellness Employee investment plan Pay 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 Posting Dates: June 3, 2025 - June 16, 2025 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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