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.

It's More Than a Job, It's a Career

Job Summary

Caterpillar's Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD) is seeking an Accountant in Morton, IL.  This highly motivated individual contributor will advise and provide guidance to multiple functional areas as it relates to PSLD's Transformation initiatives, including support of services growth.

What You Will Do:

• Support PSLD teams with financial expertise as they execute on the division strategy.
• Collaborate across segment groups to ensure support of enterprise goals.
• Develop new tools and analytics to streamline reporting and deliver business insights.
• Maintain governance over reporting and processes as they relate to Transformation initiatives.
• Participate in strategy development and key initiatives as necessary.

What You Have:

• Education/Experience:  This position typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or business-related degree and 3+ years of job-related experience.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Top Candidates Will Also Have: 

• Strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative, leadership, good judgment and accountability.  
• Ability to resolve issues independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Excellent business acumen along with familiarity with tools such as Excel, Power BI, Axiom/Snowflake.

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.

Additional Details :

• Location: Morton, IL
• Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify.
• Sponsorship is not available.

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.

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Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

February 7, 2024 - February 21, 2024

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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