Accountant Job at Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria

Overview

Accountant role at Caterpillar Inc.

Job description and posting details are included below for the Cat Digital – Business Resources team, supporting the Applications Engineering organization. This role involves cost accounting and business decision analysis with exposure to Caterpillar cost accounting and decision support practices, working with senior finance leadership.

What You Will Do

• Provide financial leadership and support to the Applications Engineering organization within Cat Digital, including all aspects of accounting and financial management
• Managing Applications Engineering financial operations and/or product portfolio budgeting and expense analysis, such as actual results, quarterly forecasts (RBM), and annual business planning
• Communicate and present to senior leaders within the organization on a regular cadence as part of Monthly Business Reviews
• NPI support including future cost, should cost and alternative analyses
• Advise and provide guidance to multiple functional areas and levels of authority
• Capable of handling broader business issues such as establishing and monitoring target costs, forecasting future product costs, quantifying cost reductions and providing alternatives, and providing competitive analysis for sourcing decisions
• Lead initiatives outside team to represent the group (e.g. process improvements, lean initiatives, new business requirements)
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of Caterpillar’s businesses, products, suppliers and customers

What You Have

• Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• 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.
• 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. Makes sound business decisions on behalf of the group when faced with complex and contradictory alternatives.
• Organizational Governance: Knowledge of the processes, customs, policies, and rules affecting the way the organization is administered and controlled; ability to ensure compliance with governance guidelines and policies.
• Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
• Financial Forecasting and Modeling: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques of financial forecasting and modeling; ability to explore and evaluate alternative financial scenarios and results.
• Finance and Accounting: Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Top Candidates Will Have

• Bachelor's degree in an Accounting or Finance related discipline
• CPA or CMA

Additional Information

• Location: Peoria, IL
• Additional Location: Chicago, IL
• Required Travel: Up to 10% (Domestic)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: Yes
• US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None

Summary Pay Range

$95,640.00 - $143,520.00

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
• Tution Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates

September 4, 2025 - September 17, 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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Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance
• Industries: Construction and Machinery Manufacturing

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