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Accountant for Solar Internal Audit (and SOX Compliance)- job post
Solar Turbines
(part of Caterpillar)
3.9
3.9 out of 5 stars
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Solar Turbines
San Diego, CA
Profile insights
Here’s how the job qualifications align with your profile.
Licenses
CPA
Do you have a valid CPA license?
Certifications
Certified Internal Auditor
Certified Information Systems Auditor
Do you have a valid Certified Internal Auditor certification?
Skills
Communication skills
(Required)
SOX
Financial statement preparation
+ show more
Do you have experience in Communication skills?
Education
Bachelor's degree
(Required)
Job details
Here’s how the job details align with your profile.
Job type
Full-time
Full job description
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.
Job Description
What You Will Do:
The Accountant for Solar Internal Audit will conduct various risk-based, compliance or operational audit projects including the examination and evaluation of the adequacy of internal controls. This role offers exposure to a variety of accounting functions and involves analyzing processes and data to ensure compliance with established control, improve risk mitigation, and enhance operational efficiency and communicate these outcomes.
Possible areas of responsibility and support include:
Leading the development and implementation of risk assessments and audit execution plans.
Execute audit testing procedures and prepare work papers to support audit scope, objectives, work performed, findings and conclusions reached.
Assessing vulnerabilities, monitoring compliance performance, and providing sustainable recommendations and improvement actions.
Presenting audit findings to audit management for the development of reports and recommendations.
Providing strong leadership and independence in reviewing findings, monitoring and validates action plans, and ensures sustainable solutions are implemented.
Liaising with business unit leadership to communicate information and resolve problems.
Representing internal audit function on organizational project teams, at management meetings, and with business partners.
Working closely with business partners at all levels to develop audit findings and recommendations while maintaining productive relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
Support ad-hoc lean projects and process enhancements.
What Skills You Will Need:
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 and Problem Solving: 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. 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.
Effective Communications: Understanding 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.
Financial Reporting and Analysis: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports. Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
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.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques: ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Business Orientation: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to operate with a business mindset that complements one's functional specialty and keeps it in a business context.
Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools, techniques, and processes for gathering and reporting data.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting.
Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) preferred.
Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience
2-3 years of experience in Risk & Controls and/or public accounting audit is required.
Must demonstrate initiative, leadership, accountability, good judgement and effective communication skills.
Additional Information:
This full-time position will be located in San Diego, CA and requires 5 days a week in the office.
This role may require flexibility in working hours to accommodate US, EU, and APAC time zones.
This position may require travel up to 5%.
Visa Sponsorship is not offered for this position.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. 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:
July 29, 2026 - August 5, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Accountant for Solar Internal Audit (and SOX Compliance)- job post
Solar Turbines
(part of Caterpillar)
3.9
3.9 out of 5 stars
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Solar Turbines
San Diego, CA
Profile insights
Here’s how the job qualifications align with your profile.
Licenses
CPA
Do you have a valid CPA license?
Certifications
Certified Internal Auditor
Certified Information Systems Auditor
Do you have a valid Certified Internal Auditor certification?
Skills
Communication skills
(Required)
SOX
Financial statement preparation
+ show more
Do you have experience in Communication skills?
Education
Bachelor's degree
(Required)
Job details
Here’s how the job details align with your profile.
Job type
Full-time
Full job description
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.
Job Description
What You Will Do:
The Accountant for Solar Internal Audit will conduct various risk-based, compliance or operational audit projects including the examination and evaluation of the adequacy of internal controls. This role offers exposure to a variety of accounting functions and involves analyzing processes and data to ensure compliance with established control, improve risk mitigation, and enhance operational efficiency and communicate these outcomes.
Possible areas of responsibility and support include:
Leading the development and implementation of risk assessments and audit execution plans.
Execute audit testing procedures and prepare work papers to support audit scope, objectives, work performed, findings and conclusions reached.
Assessing vulnerabilities, monitoring compliance performance, and providing sustainable recommendations and improvement actions.
Presenting audit findings to audit management for the development of reports and recommendations.
Providing strong leadership and independence in reviewing findings, monitoring and validates action plans, and ensures sustainable solutions are implemented.
Liaising with business unit leadership to communicate information and resolve problems.
Representing internal audit function on organizational project teams, at management meetings, and with business partners.
Working closely with business partners at all levels to develop audit findings and recommendations while maintaining productive relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
Support ad-hoc lean projects and process enhancements.
What Skills You Will Need:
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 and Problem Solving: 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. 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.
Effective Communications: Understanding 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.
Financial Reporting and Analysis: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports. Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
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.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques: ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Business Orientation: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to operate with a business mindset that complements one's functional specialty and keeps it in a business context.
Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools, techniques, and processes for gathering and reporting data.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting.
Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) preferred.
Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience
2-3 years of experience in Risk & Controls and/or public accounting audit is required.
Must demonstrate initiative, leadership, accountability, good judgement and effective communication skills.
Additional Information:
This full-time position will be located in San Diego, CA and requires 5 days a week in the office.
This role may require flexibility in working hours to accommodate US, EU, and APAC time zones.
This position may require travel up to 5%.
Visa Sponsorship is not offered for this position.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. 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:
July 29, 2026 - August 5, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our
Talent Community
.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Accountant for Solar Internal Audit (and SOX Compliance) position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in San Diego offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
