Accountant

Caterpillar Brazil; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Accountant to support the Oil & Gas team, performing accounting functions, preparation, analysis, and communication of complex issues.

You will lead actuals reporting and forecasting, collaborate with the business, and help drive financial performance across the segment. The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Knowledge of financial analysis techniques and reporting processes

Responsibilities

• Partner with the business to provide insights and analyze results to improve financial performance
• Facilitate results meetings to drive accountability and close performance gaps
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for the Oil & Gas Power Systems business
• Drive standardization and efficiencies in finance processes
• Coordinate reporting and analysis of non-financial metrics
• Maintain a strong internal control environment including Sox documentation

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Financial Analysis

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Job description

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. As an Accountant supporting the Caterpillar Oil and Gas team, you will independently perform accounting functions which require preparation, analysis and communication of issues of normal to high complexity that support Caterpillar business processes. You will have the opportunity to become one of our future business leaders and be in a position to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as high levels of leadership and initiative. In addition, you will lead actuals reporting and forecasting for the Caterpillar Oil & Gas core business.

What You Will Do:

• Partner with the business, through providing meaningful and timely insights & analysis, to understand results and drive improved financial performance
• Drive accountability to achieve financial targets through facilitation of results meetings identifying performance gaps and actions to close
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for the Oil & Gas Power Systems business
• Drive standardization, simplification and efficiencies in finance processes
• Coordinate reporting and analysis of non-financial metrics
• Champion a strong internal control environment, including maintenance of Sox documentation

What You Have:

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 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

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

CPA or CMA

Additional Info:

International and Domestic travel up to 5%

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.

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

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 9, 2026 - September 22, 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.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. 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 Caterpillar we’ve built.

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.