Accountant

NACBA; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a skilled NPI Financial Analyst to drive financial analysis for new product introductions in our Integrated Drivetrain group.

You will partner with machine and engine teams to evaluate costs, tariffs, and strategic business insights that influence decision making and overall performance. The role emphasizes accurate reporting, strong analytical skills, and effective communication to support management decisions across functionally diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• Strong analytical thinking to identify root causes and provide solutions.
• Effective communication concepts and ability to convey ideas clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
• Support tariff analysis and assess financial impacts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across diverse functions and backgrounds.
• Develop financial reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Provide data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Managing Multiple Priorities

Problem Solving

Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

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.

Intro

Provides timely and accurate financial reporting, analysis, and record-keeping to support management decision-making. The Integrated Drivetrain organization offers dynamic opportunities for accounting professionals. This role is responsible for leading New Product Introduction (NPI) financial analysis, partnering closely with machine and engine teams, providing tariff impact support, evaluating product costs, and delivering strategic business insights to drive informed decision-making and business performance.

What You Will Do

• Lead financial support and analysis for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
• Support tariff analysis and assess financial impacts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across diverse functions and backgrounds.
• Develop financial reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Provide data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.

What You Have

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience desired
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels 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.
• 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.

What Will Set You Apart

• 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.
• Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.
• 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.

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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

• 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: August 6, 2026 - August 19, 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.