Accountant, Technical Accounting & Employee Benefits
John Deere
There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.
John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.
Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Moline
Function: Accounting and Finance (CA)
Title: Accountant, Technical Accounting & Employee Benefits - 119348
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As an Accountant, Technical Accounting & Employee Benefits, located at Deere & Company World Headquarters based in Moline, IL, you will be responsible for U.S. defined benefit pension and other post retirement benefit (OPEB) accounting. You will also prepare the worldwide pension and OPEB disclosures included in the Company’s quarterly and annual filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
In addition, you will:
• Coordinate and consult with the Company’s actuaries
• Provide recommendations to senior management on assumptions used to calculate U.S. pension and OPEB expense
• Facilitate the disclosure process with international units and provide guidance on defined benefit pension and OPEB accounting
• Prepare audited financial statements for the U.S. pension and VEBA benefit plans
• Review XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) filings submitted to the SEC
• Respond to accounting and audit questions.
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
What Skills You Need
• 7 or more years of experience in accounting, finance and/or audit
• Extensive knowledge of with Accounting Principles Generally Accepted in the US (US GAAP)
• Exceptional financial analysis skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
What Makes You Standout
- External financial reporting experience either at a public company or at a public accounting firm
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to complex accounting topics
- Understanding of US GAAP defined benefit pension and OPEB accounting
- CPA certificate
Education
• Bachelor's degree in accounting
What You'll Get
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Highly competitive base pay
- Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
- Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
- Charitable contribution match
- Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
$93,324.00 - $139,980.00 + Benefits
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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.
ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice
The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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