Caterpillar, Inc

Accounting Manager

Caterpillar, Inc • $128K — $192K *
Mossville, IL 61552In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or relevant discipline.
  • Progressive experience in corporate accounting or financial reporting.
  • Familiarity with enterprise accounting systems and financial reporting platforms.
  • Experience in monthly, quarterly, or annual financial close tasks.
  • Possession of CPA, CMA, or similar accounting credential.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare reports summarizing material variance impacts with analysis for business partners.
  • Lead the material variance forecasting process by collaborating with buyers and financial professionals.
  • Provide insights to mitigate the impact of tariffs on procurement operations.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and work closely with stakeholders.
  • Analyze accounting problems and communicate effective resolutions.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off for vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Finance

Job Description:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for material variance analysis and forecasting for Power & Energy Procurement. It directly supports and regularly interfaces with the Vice President of Procurement and their team.

What You Will Do:
  • Prepare reports which summarize material variance impacts. Provide insightful analysis and commentary to business partners across the organization.
  • Lead the material variance forecasting process by coordinating with buyers and other financial professionals.
  • Provide insights to assist in mitigating the impact of tariffs.
  • Ensure the policies and practices of the organization are followed; work closely with buyers, procurement directors and other financial professionals ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization.
  • Analyze and solve accounting problems. Clearly and effectively communicate resolutions to stakeholders.


What You Will Have:
  • Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
  • 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.
  • Judgment and Decision Making: Knowledge of the decision-making process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximize organizational performance.
  • Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare reports using accounting methods and processes.
  • Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
  • Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.


Top Candidates Will Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline.
  • Progressive experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, controllership, plant accounting, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance.
  • Experience with monthly, quarterly, or annual financial close activities.
  • Familiarity with enterprise accounting systems, financial reporting platforms, and advanced spreadsheet analysis.
  • Experience improving accounting processes, standardizing controls, or automating financial reports.
  • CPA, CMA, or another relevant accounting or finance credential.
  • Experience improving accounting processes, standardizing controls, or automating financial reports.


Additional Information:
  • Minimal travel


Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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:
August 21, 2026 - September 1, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
NASDAQ
CAT
* Ladders Estimates

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