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Senior Staff Accountant

Caterpillar

Caterpillar

Accounting & Finance
Morton, IL, USA
USD 126k-189k / year
Posted on Dec 10, 2025

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 are seeking a dedicated and analytical professional to lead Enterprise Freight reporting, forecasting, and analysis within Business Resources in the Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD). This role is pivotal in providing financial analysis and decision support to facilities, business units, and leadership.

What You Will Do:

  • Lead the reporting, forecasting, and analysis of Enterprise Freight.
  • Deliver bi-annual intransit table refresh for Revenue Recognition with insights.
  • Lead the Inbound Seeded Freight Forecast process in Project Oasis.
  • Develop the Outbound Seeded Freight Forecast process.
  • Coordinate and communicate Enterprise freight forecast guidance
  • Collaborate effectively with Procurement, Transportation, and IT within Logistics.
  • Leverage industry insights when providing financial analysis and decision support to various stakeholders including facilities, business units and leadership.
  • Collaborate with two freight analysts in Freight COE
  • Support applicable SOX controls around freight, accruals and revenue recognition.

What You Have:

  • Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and 6+ years of accounting experience
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.

What Will Set You Apart:

  • Familiarity with AIMS and/or One Stream
  • Experience in managing a Global process and collaborating with global process partners
  • Proven experience in financial analysis and logistics.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrate strong business acumen, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Exhibit intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Additional Information:

  • This position will be located in Morton, IL or Champaign, IL; This role is a full time and requires 5 days a week in the office
  • Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
  • Sponsorship is not available
  • Domestic travel up to 10%

Summary Pay Range:

$126,000.00 - $189,000.00

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:

December 9, 2025 - December 22, 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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