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About this Senior Accountant role at Caterpillar

Caterpillar · Onsite · 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.

Provide financial support for the VP Sales & Marketing for Managed Accounts and team.

 

What You Will Do:

  • Monthly analysis of key results, including machine and parts sales variance
  • Support business analytics tools to provide critical business insights
  • Work closely with the region teams on monthly machine and parts forecasting to support the S&OP process
  • Business partnering through deal analysis and sales variance management
  • Monthly metric reporting to enable business insights
  • Annual business planning and target setting
  • Ad hoc project leadership / support

 

What You Have:

  • Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions. 
  • 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
  • Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques with leadership and peers.
  • Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives.

 

Top Candidates Also Have:

  • Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to provide strategic financial insights.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with proven ability to influence stakeholders.
  • Solid knowledge of financial reporting and business partnering practices.
  • 5+ years of experience in relevant finance or accounting roles.
  • Proficiency in Excel and Power BI for advanced data analysis and reporting.

 

Additional information:

  • This role requires up to 10% of business travel time.

 

 

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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:

September 24, 2026 - October 7, 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 $160,590/yr — above the typical range for Accountant roles.

$55,500 median $86,973 $122,500

Typical range $70,904–$105,000/yr, from 1,032 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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