Career Area:
FinanceJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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 Associate supporting the central engineering teams within the Earthmoving Division. This role provides a wide array of financial support to the engineering teams from day to day operations to long term strategic planning. The support frequently requires partnering with other business unit finance teams and teams outside of finance such as human resources purchasing IT and legal. The environment is very dynamic and exciting as these engineering teams are developing and testing the next generation of machines and features.
What You Will Do:
Prepare monthly financial reports
Compile forecasts and perform related decision support
Coordinate capital expenditures analysis
Support SOX & compliance
What You Have:
Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in accounting or finance.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
Effective Communication: Utilize effective communication concepts tools and techniques; effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes methods and tools for financial reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations as well as read interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
What Will Set You Apart:
Demonstrate initiative leadership good judgement and accountability
Demonstrate very good communication skills
Additional Information:
This role requires 5 days a week in office
Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
Sponsorship is not available
Location: Peoria IL
Summary Pay Range:
$81370.00 - $122060.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.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 Dates:January 8 2026 - January 14 2026Any 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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Required Experience:
IC
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.