Accountant

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accountant to join the Cat Digital – Business Resources team, supporting the Applications Engineering organization. Cat Digital is at the forefront of leveraging data analytics, innovation, and digital tools to drive profitable growth, unlock new revenue streams, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Our team is diverse, high-energy, and agile led by industry experts committed to fostering a refreshed digital culture across Caterpillar.

In this role, you’ll be part of a team of finance professionals that perform accounting functions that deal with cost accounting and business decision analysis issues of normal to high complexity that support business processes and provide further experience with Caterpillar cost accounting and decision support practices. Incumbents will be exposed to a variety of accounting functions and accomplish a high level of complex and/or technical analysis, review various outputs for reasonableness and advise other accountants. Incumbents will work on challenging, medium to high-risk issues and make business decisions and recommendations as appropriate. This position is an excellent opportunity to learn more about Cat Digital and digital driven projects that support our enterprise services growth initiatives. In addition, this position will have regular exposure to the CFO, VPs, and SVP of the Cat Digital Division.

What You Will Do:

• Provide financial leadership and support to the Applications Engineering organization within Cat Digital, including all aspects of accounting and financial management
• Managing Applications Engineering financial operations and/or product portfolio budgeting and expense analysis, such as actual results, quarterly forecasts (RBM), and annual business planning
• Communicate and present to senior leaders within the organization on a regular cadence as part of Monthly Business Reviews
• NPI support including future cost, should cost and alternative analyses
• Advise and provide guidance to multiple functional areas and levels of authority
• Capable of handling broader business issues such as establishing and monitoring target costs, forecasting future product costs, quantifying cost reductions and providing alternatives, and providing competitive analysis for sourcing decisions
• Lead initiatives outside team to represent the group (e.g. process improvements, lean initiatives, new business requirements)
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of Caterpillar’s businesses, products, suppliers and customers

What You Have:

• Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• 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.
• 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. Makes sound business decisions on behalf of the group when faced with complex and contradictory alternatives.
• Organizational Governance: Knowledge of the processes, customs, policies, and rules affecting the way the organization is administered and controlled; ability to ensure compliance with governance guidelines and policies.
• Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
• Financial Forecasting and Modeling: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques of financial forecasting and modeling; ability to explore and evaluate alternative financial scenarios and results.
• Finance and Accounting: Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in an Accounting or Finance related discipline
• CPA or CMA

Additional Information:

• Location: Peoria, IL
• Additional Location: Chicago, IL
• Required Travel: Up to 10% (Domestic)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: Yes
• US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None

Summary Pay Range:

$95,640.00 - $143,520.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

September 4, 2025 - September 17, 2025

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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