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Accountant-March 2024
Peoria
Mar 28, 2026
About 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.

  It's More Than a Job, It's a Career (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf0PVJdUOWo)

  Job Summary

  As an Accountant at Caterpillar, you will provide technical expertise and perform complex accounting work that supports business processes. This position is an excellent opportunity to learn more about Global Aftermarket Parts Division related to the Departments and projects that support our Services Initiatives.

  What You Will Do:

  Departmental Expense accounting, Capital, SOX Compliance.

  Continuous improvement of existing reporting tools, such as Axiom/Snowflake & Power BI.

  Internal Management Accounting, such as actual results, quarterly forecasting, and annual business planning.

  Analysis of Departmental results at a granular level to support reporting needs.

  Estimating various forecast and budget scenarios as needed based on changing business conditions.

  Financial accounting including consolidation of division results/explanations.

  Presentation and explanation of results to management.

  Participate and lead teams addressing complex issues.

  Demonstrate knowledge and ability to handle accounting issues independently.

  Ad hoc requests as needed.

  What You Have:

  Education/Experience: This position typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or business-related degree and 2+ years of job related experience.

  Acc u r ac y a n d A t te n t i o n t o Det a il : Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

  An a ly t ic a l T h i n king: 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.

  Eff e c t i v e C o mm uni c a t i on s: 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.

  Mana gi n g M u l t i p l e P ri o r i t ie s: 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.

  P r ob l e m S ol vi n g : 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.

  Top Candidates Will Also Have:

  Must have proven record of strong initiative, leadership, accountability and effective communication skills.

  Demonstrate very good analytical skills and proficiency when interpreting large amounts of data.

  Demonstrate initiative, leadership, good judgment and accountability.

  Demonstrate intellectual curiosity.

  Demonstrate very good communication skills and have a comprehensive knowledge of Caterpillar businesses, products, suppliers and customers.

  Strong business acumen is desired along with familiarity with systems such as Excel, Power BI, Axiom/Snowflake.

  Professional Certification (Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or equivalent).

  What You Will Get:

  Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

  Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.

  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

  Additional Details :

  Location: Peoria, IL

  Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify

  Sponsorship is not available

  About Caterpillar

  Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

  #LI

  Relocation is available for this position.

  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.

  Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

  EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

  Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

  There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

  Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.

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