Accountant
Caterpillar
Career Area:
FinanceJob 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 provide financial analysis and decision-making support to the Engines & Power System (E&PS) team within the newly created Cat Technology Division. In this role, you will provide critical support to the E&PS Vice President and her team by being a trusted advisor for all accounting and finance related activity ranging from the annual Budget and Burden Rate exercises to analysis of monthly results, creation of reporting enhancements, participation in special projects, etc. This is a wonderful opportunity to work with the engineering organization that is leading engine and power systems advancement across the entire Cat enterprise.
What You Will Do:
- Coordinate the annual E&PS Budget and quarterly Forecast submissions
- Lead the annual R&D burden rate calculation process for the E&PS team
- Present high-level summary of results to the E&PS VP and her senior leadership team, while also understanding the underlying details
- Provide Accountable reporting analysis to help build understanding and generate ideas for potential areas of opportunity
- Create and utilize automated tools for the updating, analyzing and reporting of consolidated financial results
- Upon request, take part in special projects and ad hoc reporting requests
What You Have:
- Education: Bachelor's 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 techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
- 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.
- Managing Multiple Priorities: 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.
- Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.
- Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
- Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.
Top Candidates Will Have:
- Power BI/Power Query experience
Additional Info:
- The primary location for this position is Mossville, IL
- Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
- Sponsorship is not available
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.
Summary Pay Range:
$95,640.00 - $143,520.00Compensation 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:
July 1, 2025 - July 14, 2025Any 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.
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