Senior Accountant

Caterpillar, Inc. • Morton, IL • 3d ago

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 highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD). This role is a key member of the finance team, providing consolidations support to PSLD leadership and acting as a trusted business partner. You will be responsible for delivering insightful reporting and analysis on a variety of financial and business drivers that impact our operations.

Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. PSLD includes Caterpillar's worldwide aftermarket parts distribution and integrated logistics organizations, encompassing inventory management, inbound and outbound logistics, warehousing functions, packaging, container management, and product support. In addition, PSLD has responsibility for Global Service, which brings together service functions from across the Enterprise into a single organization aligned to serve our customers, dealers, and enterprise partners efficiently and effectively. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better, more sustainable world.

What You Will Do:

Financial accounting including consolidation, analysis, and communication of division results along with explanations of actuals and variance to forecasts

Lead special projects related to lean process improvements, corporate strategy alignment, data visualization standardization, as well as other strategic decision-making requests

Analyze business performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities

Collaboration with internal partners to develop, coordinate, and report financial and non-financial metrics

Identifying opportunities for efficiency and improved reporting through implementation of analytic tools for analysis and forward-looking insights

What You Will Have:

Education: 4-year degree in accounting/finance OR any 4-year degree with a certification (CPA/CMA) AND 5-8 years of accounting/finance/business experience

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understand the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high level 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.

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.

Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.

Financial Reporting : Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.

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.

Top Candidates Will Have:

Business unit or consolidations (corporate, segment, or division level) experience with financial analysis and forecasting.

Strong analytical, process improvement and problem-solving skills

High levels of initiative, leadership, good judgement, and superior communication

Experience creating and managing Power BI dashboards and using tools such as Axiom, BPC, CMS, SAP Business Objects (BOBJ), and OneStream

Additional Information:

Location: Morton, IL; this position requires 5 days a week in office

Relocation Assistance Offered: Yes

US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None

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:

September 5, 2025 - September 18, 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.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

Similar Jobs

Accounting Manager - FP&A

Caterpillar, Inc. • Mossville, IL • 3d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

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...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Accountant

Caterpillar, Inc. • Mossville, IL • 3d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

3d ago

Go to Apply

Accountant

Caterpillar, Inc. • Mossville, IL • 3d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

3d ago

Go to Apply

Senior Accountant - Finance Strategy

Caterpillar, Inc. • Peoria, IL • 5d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

5d ago

Go to Apply

Accounts Payable - Ag-Land FS, Inc. - Pekin, IL

GROWMARK, Inc. • Pekin, IL • 6d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their respons...

6d ago

Go to Apply

Personal Banker - 36828_61602-4804

Commerce Bank • Peoria, IL • 1w ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12950110 About Working at Commerce Building a career here is more than just steps...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Accountant

Caterpillar, Inc. • Peoria, IL • 1w ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

1w ago

Go to Apply

Senior Accountant

Caterpillar, Inc. • Peoria, IL • 2w ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

2w ago

Go to Apply

Experienced Tax Professional

Illinois Employer • Peoria, IL • 3w ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12917682 Our Company At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping p...

3w ago

Go to Apply

Experienced Tax Professional

Illinois Employer • Morton, IL • 3w ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12917662 Our Company At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping p...

3w ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.