Staff auditor, Auditor Accountant

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Finance

Within Caterpillar’s Internal Auditing & Advisory Services (IAAS) department, a Staff Auditor supports audits from planning through reporting by learning business processes, testing controls, analyzing data, and working closely with experienced auditors and business partners across the enterprise. Day to day, the staff auditor travels as part of a team to global facilities for hands‑on exposure to different businesses, risks, and operating environments, building strong problem‑solving, communication, and critical‑thinking skills.

IAAS offers a great opportunity because it combines structured training, coaching, and real responsibility with a clear development path and broad visibility across Caterpillar.

• Present audit findings to senior management for the development of reports and recommendations.
• Execute audit testing procedures and prepare work papers to support audit scope, objectives, work performed, and findings and conclusions reached.
• Assess vulnerabilities and provide recommendations and solutions.
• Liaise with business unit leadership to communicate information and resolve problems.
• Expect minimum travel of 40%, including potential international travel.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  A bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of prior auditing (internal or external), compliance, or large manufacturing experience.
• Business Orientation:
  Knowledge of business concepts, tools and techniques; ability to operate with a business mindset that complements one’s functional specialty and keeps it in a business context.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail:
  Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with elevated precision.
• Effective Communications:
  Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs.
• 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.
• Internal Controls:
  Knowledge of concepts, methods, and processes of internal control; ability to create, implement, evaluate, and enhance processes in internal controls.

• Position is located in Irving, TX or Peoria, IL.
• Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify.
• Expected minimum travel of 40%.
• Sponsorship is not available.

$97,530.00 – $

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plan*
• 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.

As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at

February 20, 2026 – March 5, 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.

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