Accounting Associate

Career Area: Finance

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We have an exciting opportunity for an Accountant Associate supporting the central engineering teams within the Earthmoving Division. This role provides a wide array of financial support to the engineering teams from day to day operations to long term strategic planning. The support frequently requires partnering with other business unit finance teams and teams outside of finance such as human resources, purchasing, IT and legal.

The environment is very dynamic and exciting as these engineering teams are developing and testing the next generation of machines and features.

• Prepare monthly financial reports.
• Compile forecasts and perform related decision support.
• Coordinate capital expenditures analysis.
• Support SOX & compliance.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 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 tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
• Effective Communication: Utilize effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools for financial reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations as well as read, interpret, and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.

• Demonstrate initiative, leadership, good judgement, and accountability.
• Demonstrate very good communication skills.

• This role requires 5 days a week in office.
• Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify.
• Sponsorship is not available.
• Location:
  
  Peoria, IL.

$81,370.00 - $

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.

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

January 8, 2026 - January 14, 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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