Accountant

Position: Accountant

Date Posted: September 4, 2025

Industry: Finance / Manufacturing / Heavy Equipment

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: 5-7 years

Qualification: Not Specified

Salary: $110,520.00 – $165,840.00

Location: Peoria, IL, US

Company: Caterpillar Inc.

Description:
Caterpillar Inc. is a global leader in manufacturing and heavy equipment, committed to innovation, sustainability, and creating stronger communities. Joining Caterpillar means becoming part of a team of problem solvers and future world builders who work collaboratively to make a tangible impact on customers, workplaces, and communities worldwide.

As an Accountant within the Earthmoving Product & Strategy Business Resources team, you will independently perform accounting functions of moderate to high complexity, preparing, analyzing, and communicating findings that support business processes. This position works closely with Earthmoving Division leadership, product groups, and the enterprise Operating & Execution (O&E) team to provide actionable financial insights.

What You Will Do:

• Analyze, review, and report using Accountable Reporting Tool (ART), OPACC Analysis Tool (OAT), and Share of Market OPACC (SMO).
• Present and explain financial results to business resources management.
• Partner with business teams to provide strategic insights and solutions with a customer-oriented approach.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive insights into Earthmoving costs.
• Work with the Data Analytics team to integrate SMO into the Earthmoving Mission Control (EMC) toolkit.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.

What You Have:

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail to ensure precision in all tasks.
• Analytical thinking to identify root causes and propose effective solutions.
• Effective communication skills to transmit and interpret information accurately.
• Accounting knowledge including methods, processes, and tools to prepare financial statements and reports.
• Financial analysis skills to read, interpret, and draw conclusions from numerical data.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to resolve issues independently.
• Skill in understanding and managing customer requirements and expectations.
• Initiative, leadership, good judgment, accountability, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and comprehensive knowledge of Caterpillar’s products, suppliers, and customers.
• Proven record of accomplishments in previous roles.

Additional Details:

• Location: Peoria, IL
• Domestic relocation available for qualified candidates
• Sponsorship is not provided
• Role requires in-office presence 5 days/week
• Approximately 5% travel required

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Paid time off (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 programs*
• Incentive bonuses*
• Disability and life insurance
• Parental and adoption leave
• Tuition reimbursement
  (*Eligibility and terms apply)

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