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Caterpillar · Onsite · East Peoria, Illinois

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 have an exciting opportunity for an Accountant supporting our LPSD Drivetrain product team’s strategic footprint decision making. Drivetrain products are an integral part of Caterpillar machines being assembled and sourced across the globe.


What You Will Do:

In this role, you provide critical support to our NSI teams, which require frequent business partnering with team members outside of business resources including engineering, procurement and operations. You’ll be responsible for developing critical business insights and advising management on critical business decisions related to footprint changes. Specifically, this role will utilize the discounted cash flow to facilitate strategic decision-making and communicate recommendations to leadership. This role will also support Enterprise Component Strategy reporting and manage investment requirements related to footprint projects.


Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Complete enterprise discounted cash flow analysis in standards with our Corporate guidelines for Drivetrain footprint projects
  • Present and communicate footprint results to Drivetrain leadership and business partners
  • Lead investment forecasting and reporting related to footprint and localization projects
  • Support product cost reporting, identify cost opportunities and support cost initiatives

 

What You Have:

  • Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years of accounting experience
  • Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis, ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
  • 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.
  • Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups or activities, making effective judgment as to prioritizing and time allocation.
  • Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

 

What Will Set You Apart:

  • Experience in EPC and cost reporting tools
  • Proven history of business partnering
  • Experience with DCF and complex financial analysis

 

Additional Information:

  • Required Travel: Up to 10% (Domestic)

 

 

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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

 

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

 

Relocation is available for this position.

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

Posting Dates:

October 16, 2026 - October 29, 2026

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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How this Accountant salary compares

This role pays $140,885/yr — above the typical range for Accountant roles.

$55,000 median $85,403 $123,800

Typical range $70,000–$104,647/yr, from 984 comparable Accountant listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Accountant salary insights →

About Caterpillar

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the

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