Accounts Payable Associate

at  Caterpillar

WHAT SKILLS YOU HAVE:

• Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes .
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION):

• This job requires extensive active movement throughout the plant including climbing stairs and steps, lifting devices, and pushing and pulling equipment.

• Paying bills and invoices in accordance with established methods and procedures.
• Working with internal staff (purchasers) and external vendors and suppliers to clarify differences and reconcile conflicts.
• Maintaining accurate records of all Accounts Payable transactions.
• Responding to inquiries and contacting other departments or vendors to resolve a variety of problems.
• Posting entries, verifying and reconciling input to financial reporting systems.
• Upon request, take part in special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.
• Maintain, implement, and adhere to internal controls while ensuring that accounting procedures comply with GAAP.
• Assist with tax reporting by preparing monthly Withholding Tax (WHT) calculations (Articles 23, 4(2), 26) for vendors.
• Provide support for banking Import Reports (PIB).