**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. As an Accountant in the Drivetrain Cost & Decision Support group at Caterpillar, you will have the opportunity to partner with our Engineering and Supply Chain teams within Caterpillar Drivetrain business unit. You will play a key role in providing product cost support and analysis supporting our global Drivetrain organization. Also, you will provide costing support for major New Product Introductions (NPI) programs across many different product lines. **What You Will Do:** + Product costing support and analysis + Complete discounted cash flow and other financial analysis related to cost requests and sourcing projects + Component New Product Introduction (NPI) support and analysis + Drive improvements and efficiencies in financial analysis and reporting processes + Ad hoc support as needed + Maintaining financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards **What You Have:** + **Education/Experience** : This position typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance + **An** **a** **ly** **t** **ic** **a** **l** **T** **h** **i** **n** **king:** 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. + **Fin** **a** **n** **ci** **a** **l An** **a** **l** **y** **s** **i** **s:** Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material. + **Mana** **gi** **n** **g M** **u** **l** **t** **i** **p** **l** **e** **P** **ri** **o** **r** **i** **t** **ie** **s:** 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. + **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. **Top Candidates Will Also Have:** + Product cost experience + High level of initiative, leadership, and accountability + Experience with costing systems - Enterprise Product Cost (EPC) + Demonstrate excellent communication skills with all levels of management + Strong analytical, process improvement and problem-solving skills + Demonstrated success and progression in previously held accounting roles **Additional Info:** + Location: East Peoria, IL + **This role currently requires 5 days a week in office** + Relocation assistance not available + Sponsorship is **not** available **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. **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. **Final details:** Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. \#LI **Summary Pay Range:** $87,480.00 - $131,280.00 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 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:** June 19, 2025 - July 3, 2025 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .