{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e10adcb7d117681dfaf05bbd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e10adcb7d117681dfaf05bbd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e10adcb7d117681dfaf05bbd","title":"Accountant","description":"Career Area:\n\nFinance\n\nJob Description:\n\nYour Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.\n\nWhen 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.\n\nProvides timely and accurate financial record keeping and reporting as directed by management. This role is responsible for maintaining financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards, creating reports on financial performance for internal and external use, and creating and utilizing automated tools for the updating, analyzing and reporting of consolidated financial results.\n\nWhat You Will Do:\n\nMaintaining financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards.\nCreating reports on financial performance for internal and external use.\nCreating and utilizing automated tools for the updating, analyzing and reporting of consolidated financial results.\nWork directly with plant leadership to review variances, build forecasts, teach business/financial acumen, answer questions, and be their primary financial support.\nManage both legal entity and accountable reporting for the Mapleton foundry.\nWork directly with a dedicated resource from the accounting center of excellence to direct work activities, monthly financial reporting, analysis, closing activities, etc. This is like a dotted line reporting of this COE resource to this role.\nParticipate in cost reduction projects led by the facility, provide key financial support and leadership.\n\nWhat You Have:\n\nEducation/Experience:\n\nDegree or equivalent experience desired\n\nAccuracy and Attention to Detail:\n\nEvaluates and makes contributions to best practices.\nProcesses large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.\nProductively balances speed and accuracy.\nEmploys techniques for motivating personnel to meet or exceed accuracy goals.\nImplements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms.\nDemonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.\n\nAnalytical Thinking:\n\nApproaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.\nMakes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.\nUses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.\nIdentifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.\nUses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.\n\nEffective Communications:\n\nDelivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.\nListens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.\nMakes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.\nAvoids technical jargon when inappropriate.\nLooks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.\n\nManaging Multiple Priorities:\n\nClarifies and handles multiple concurrent and diverse activities.\nShifts focus among several efforts as required by changing priorities.\nAddresses potential conflicts that impact current delivery commitments.\nWorks with or leads others to re-prioritize work and reschedule commitments as necessary.\nResponds to shifting priorities while maintaining progress of regularly scheduled work.\nDemonstrates an expectation that there will be ongoing shifts in demands and priorities.\n\nWhat Will Set You Apart:\n\nProblem Solving\n\nIdentifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.\nExamines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.\nDevelops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.\nHelps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.\nUses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.\n\nAccounting\n\nUtilizes cost monitoring practices, techniques and considerations.\nWorks with financial transactions and related documentation within the organization.\nParticipates in accounting practices of classifying and recording financial data.\nMaintains existing charts of accounts.\nFollows regulations for entering and reporting the financial content in major accounting systems.\n\nFinancial Analysis\n\nApplies principles used to evaluate the economics of investment decisions.\nInterprets major types of financial statements issued by the organization.\nUtilizes basic qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques with proficiency.\nWorks with a specific financial analysis tool set.\nImplements valid financial analysis aligned with key criteria.\n\nFinancial Reporting\n\nFollows organizational practices and guidelines for product profitability reporting.\nAnalyzes errors or inaccuracies in financial reports.\nUses basic tools to create simple financial reports.\nMonitors compliance with organizational standards for financial report writing.\nImplements organizational methods and procedures for financial report writing.\nAbility to work and communicate effectively with manufacturing plant leaders\nAbility to adjust communication and reporting to different levels of business leaders from an Operations supervisor level to senior plant leadership to the VP of Operations.\n\nAdditional Information:\n\nThis position is onsite 5 days a week.\nDomestic relocation is available.\nSponsorship is NOT available.\n\nSummary Pay Range:\n\n$97,530.00 - $146,290.00\n\nCompensation 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.\n\nBenefits:\n\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.\n\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits*\n\nPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*\n\n401(k) savings plans*\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)*\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*\n\nHealth Lifestyle Programs*\n\nEmployee Assistance Program*\n\nVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*\n\nCareer Development*\n\nIncentive bonus*\n\nDisability benefits\n\nLife Insurance\n\nParental leave\n\nAdoption benefits\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\n* These benefits also apply to part-time employees\n\nPosting Dates:\n\nSeptember 17, 2026 - September 26, 2026\n\nAny offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.\n\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.\n\nNot ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.","company":"Caterpillar","rawCompany":"caterpillar","city":"Mapleton","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-19T10:57:45.196Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"},{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"541211","title":"Offices of Certified Public Accountants","slug":"offices-of-certified-public-accountants"},{"code":"333120","title":"Construction Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"construction-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Accountant","description":"Career Area:\n\nFinance\n\nJob Description:\n\nYour Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.\n\nWhen 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.\n\nProvides timely and accurate financial record keeping and reporting as directed by management. This role is responsible for maintaining financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards, creating reports on financial performance for internal and external use, and creating and utilizing automated tools for the updating, analyzing and reporting of consolidated financial results.\n\nWhat You Will Do:\n\nMaintaining financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards.\nCreating reports on financial performance for internal and external use.\nCreating and utilizing automated tools for the updating, analyzing and reporting of consolidated financial results.\nWork directly with plant leadership to review variances, build forecasts, teach business/financial acumen, answer questions, and be their primary financial support.\nManage both legal entity and accountable reporting for the Mapleton foundry.\nWork directly with a dedicated resource from the accounting center of excellence to direct work activities, monthly financial reporting, analysis, closing activities, etc. This is like a dotted line reporting of this COE resource to this role.\nParticipate in cost reduction projects led by the facility, provide key financial support and leadership.\n\nWhat You Have:\n\nEducation/Experience:\n\nDegree or equivalent experience desired\n\nAccuracy and Attention to Detail:\n\nEvaluates and makes contributions to best practices.\nProcesses large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.\nProductively balances speed and accuracy.\nEmploys techniques for motivating personnel to meet or exceed accuracy goals.\nImplements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms.\nDemonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.\n\nAnalytical Thinking:\n\nApproaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.\nMakes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.\nUses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.\nIdentifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.\nUses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.\n\nEffective Communications:\n\nDelivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.\nListens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.\nMakes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.\nAvoids technical jargon when inappropriate.\nLooks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.\n\nManaging Multiple Priorities:\n\nClarifies and handles multiple concurrent and diverse activities.\nShifts focus among several efforts as required by changing priorities.\nAddresses potential conflicts that impact current delivery commitments.\nWorks with or leads others to re-prioritize work and reschedule commitments as necessary.\nResponds to shifting priorities while maintaining progress of regularly scheduled work.\nDemonstrates an expectation that there will be ongoing shifts in demands and priorities.\n\nWhat Will Set You Apart:\n\nProblem Solving\n\nIdentifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.\nExamines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.\nDevelops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.\nHelps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.\nUses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.\n\nAccounting\n\nUtilizes cost monitoring practices, techniques and considerations.\nWorks with financial transactions and related documentation within the organization.\nParticipates in accounting practices of classifying and recording financial data.\nMaintains existing charts of accounts.\nFollows regulations for entering and reporting the financial content in major accounting systems.\n\nFinancial Analysis\n\nApplies principles used to evaluate the economics of investment decisions.\nInterprets major types of financial statements issued by the organization.\nUtilizes basic qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques with proficiency.\nWorks with a specific financial analysis tool set.\nImplements valid financial analysis aligned with key criteria.\n\nFinancial Reporting\n\nFollows organizational practices and guidelines for product profitability reporting.\nAnalyzes errors or inaccuracies in financial reports.\nUses basic tools to create simple financial reports.\nMonitors compliance with organizational standards for financial report writing.\nImplements organizational methods and procedures for financial report writing.\nAbility to work and communicate effectively with manufacturing plant leaders\nAbility to adjust communication and reporting to different levels of business leaders from an Operations supervisor level to senior plant leadership to the VP of Operations.\n\nAdditional Information:\n\nThis position is onsite 5 days a week.\nDomestic relocation is available.\nSponsorship is NOT available.\n\nSummary Pay Range:\n\n$97,530.00 - $146,290.00\n\nCompensation 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.\n\nBenefits:\n\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.\n\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits*\n\nPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*\n\n401(k) savings plans*\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)*\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*\n\nHealth Lifestyle Programs*\n\nEmployee Assistance Program*\n\nVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*\n\nCareer Development*\n\nIncentive bonus*\n\nDisability benefits\n\nLife Insurance\n\nParental leave\n\nAdoption benefits\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\n* These benefits also apply to part-time employees\n\nPosting Dates:\n\nSeptember 17, 2026 - September 26, 2026\n\nAny offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.\n\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.\n\nNot ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.","datePosted":"2026-09-19T10:57:45.196Z","dateModified":"2026-09-19T10:57:45.196Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Caterpillar","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Mapleton","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e10adcb7d117681dfaf05bbd"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e10adcb7d117681dfaf05bbd"}}