Accountant

Caterpillar Inc.; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career development

Incentive bonus

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Disability benefits

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Accountant to support the LPSD Drivetrain product team's strategic footprint decisions.

The role involves partnering with NSI, engineering, procurement and operations to develop critical business insights and advise leadership on major decisions, including discounted cash flow analyses and investment requirements for footprint projects. You will present results to leadership, forecast investments, and contribute to cost reporting and optimization efforts across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis techniques and interpretation of numbers.
• Ability to partner with NSI, engineering, procurement and operations teams.
• Experience with footprint and localization projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete enterprise discounted cash flow analysis in line with 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.

Skills

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Managing multiple priorities

Accuracy and attention to detail

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

EPC reporting tools

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.

Career Area

Finance

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.