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 record keeping and reporting as directed by management. Maintains financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards while supporting reporting, analysis, internal controls, and accounting procedures.
What You Will Do:
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Maintaining financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards.
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Creating reports on financial performance and providing insightful analysis for internal and external use.
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Upon request, take part in special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.
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Maintain, implement, and adhere to internal controls while ensuring that accounting procedures comply with GAAP.
What You Have :
Education/Experience:
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Degree or equivalent experience desired
Accuracy and Attention to Detail
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Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
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Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.
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Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.
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Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.
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Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.
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Develops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free.
Analytical Thinking
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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.
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Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
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Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
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Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.
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Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.
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Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.
Effective Communications
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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.
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Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
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Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
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Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
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Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
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Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.
Problem Solving
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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.
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Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.
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Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.
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Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
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Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
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Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.
What Will Set You Apart :
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Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.
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Utilizes cost monitoring practices, techniques and considerations.
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Works with financial transactions and related documentation within the organization.
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Participates in accounting practices of classifying and recording financial data.
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Maintains existing charts of accounts.
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Follows regulations for entering and reporting the financial content in major accounting systems.
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Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
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Applies principles used to evaluate the economics of investment decisions.
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Interprets major types of financial statements issued by the organization.
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Utilizes basic qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques with proficiency.
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Works with a specific financial analysis tool set.
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Implements valid financial analysis aligned with key criteria.
Summary Pay Range:
$89,210.00 - $133,810.00
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:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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:
July 31, 2026 - August 6, 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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