Accountant

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 have an exciting role open for an Accountant supporting Global Marketing & Brand. You'll have the unique opportunity to become a trusted partner across an organization of more than 300 Marketing & Brand professionals. This position will collaborate with our customer facing Demonstration & Learning Centers, Equipment Training Solutions, and Marketing Analytics organization to provide timely business support, valuable financial insights, and capital governance as the business unit capital coordinator. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to expand your accountable reporting skillset with a focus on SG&A planning & analysis, further develop your data analytic skills with access to software and training for tools such as Axiom and Power BI, and engage in our overall Cat Digital strategy.

What You Will Do:

• As the Capital Coordinator, you'll have the thrilling opportunity to collaborate with three customer-facing Demonstration & Learning Facilities to provide valuable guidance on multi-million dollar capital investments, ultimately, delivering significant impact to the organization.

• Responsibility for forecasting activities and analysis (FP&A), as well as presentation of results to leadership

• Financial System support and maintenance as the business unit Axiom lead

• Support service center and accountable reporting including Form M's, Balance Sheet, Headcount, and Currency

• Support our GFSO strategy to deploy advanced analytics tools across our teams

• Maintain proper internal controls for M&B organization

• Support business needs from global Demonstration & Learning Centers, Equipment Training Solutions, and Marketing Analytics organizations

What You Will Have:

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in - Accounting, Finance or Business

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

• 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.

• 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 judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

• 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.

Additional Details:

• This position will be located in our Peoria, IL office

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify

• Sponsorship is not available

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:

$87,480.00 - $131,280.00

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:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

_*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines_ .

Posting Dates:

January 8, 2025 - January 22, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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