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.
Caterpillar's Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) has an open Cost Accountant position for the Mapleton Foundry Manufacturing Plant. LPSD is comprised of large power systems and engines. The Mapleton Foundry provides many engine casting components (blocks, heads, liners, etc.) primarily to LPSD, but also supports other divisions in Caterpillar, including after market parts at PSLD.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing timely and accurate financial record keeping and reporting for the Mapleton Foundry as directed by management.
What You Will Do:
This role will be responsible for the Product Cost Monitoring function for the Mapleton Foundry and provide key analysis and reporting for the plant leadership team. This includes:
Participation on cost reduction projects
The annual normals and standard cost revision process
Providing actual and estimated product costs and standard costs as requested.
The management of a few key journal entries for closing each month, and providing reporting for results each month
Developing and submitting forecasts through the ABP and RBM cycles by working with plant leadership from the Supervisor level up through the Plant Manager for key accounts
Developing departmental level expense reporting to plant leadership at those levels, providing supporting analysis, and training/advising on business decisions.
Reviewing and approving Coupa PO requests online to ensure proper accounting distributions and managing vs budget.
Managing an Analytics COE resource to support activities listed
Be a trusted business partner to the Mapleton Foundry business leaders.
What You Have:
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision; Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.
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; Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
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; Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.
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; Works with or leads others to re-prioritize work and reschedule commitments as necessary.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations; Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.
What Will Set You Apart:
Experience working with non-Accounting leadership on product and departmental cost reporting & management
Advanced skills with Excel, Powerpoint, Power BI, and Caterpillar cost systems
Additional Info :
The primary location for this position is Mapleton, IL
This role requires 5 days a week in office
Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
Sponsorship is not available
Domestic travel up to 10%
What You Will Get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
About Caterpillar -
Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Final details:
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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
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. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
November 17, 2025 - November 30, 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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