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Accounting Associate-March 2024
East Peoria
Mar 28, 2026
About Accounting Associate

  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)

  Our Energy & Transportation (E&T) segment has a broad portfolio of products and services - which include engines, generator sets, industrial gas turbines and locomotives, along with other related equipment depending on the industry and application. We deliver these products and services to Cat machine, oil & gas, power generation, transportation and industrial customers. E&T is also developing the advanced power sources of the future and is working on many solutions to help our customers lower their carbon footprint. Additionally, our Remanufacturing Division is another key component to the E&T portfolio, which provides great economical and sustainability benefits to customers.

  Job Summary

  Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) Drivetrain provides exciting opportunities for accountants who want to be challenged and are interested in being directly involved with product business decisions. This position is in Drivetrain Consolidations and will provide support to the Drivetrain organization, which is a fast-paced, innovative, and growing global organization. This role will encourage one to demonstrate and develop communication, presentation, and financial analysis skills.

  This Drivetrain Consolidations role will provide financial planning and analysis support specific to Drivetrain Warranty, Business Management System (BMS), Joint Venture and Axiom reporting and analysis. The person in the role will independently perform accounting functions which require preparation, analysis, and communication.

  This position will report to the Accounting Manager leading the Drivetrain Consolidations team. In addition, the incumbent will provide direct support to the Drivetrain Product Group Business Support Manager and Product Manager.

  What You Will Do:

  Prepare, analyze, and communicate monthly financial reporting, annual business plan and quarterly forecasts.

  Present and explain results to management.

  Improve reporting and analysis via Axiom and Power BI

  Work across multiple disciplines outside of Business Resources, specifically engineering.

  Resolve issues independently.

  Internal management accounting, including profit center, service center, distribution services, strategic business, integrated manufacturing, and component business unit reporting.

  Coordination of purchased services and accountable target costs.

  What You Have:

  Education/Experience: This position typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or business-related degree and 1+ 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.

  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: East Peoria, IL

  Domestic relocation is not available

  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

  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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