Senior Staff Accountant

Job Description

Senior Staff Accountant role at Caterpillar Inc.

This role is responsible for leading Enterprise Freight reporting, forecasting, and analysis within Business Resources in the Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD). It provides financial analysis and decision support to facilities, business units, and leadership.

• Lead the reporting, forecasting, and analysis of Enterprise Freight.
• Deliver bi-annual intransit table refresh for Revenue Recognition with insights.
• Lead the Inbound Seeded Freight Forecast process in Project Oasis.
• Develop the Outbound Seeded Freight Forecast process.
• Coordinate and communicate Enterprise freight forecast guidance.
• Collaborate effectively with Procurement, Transportation, and IT within Logistics.
• Leverage industry insights when providing financial analysis and decision support to various stakeholders including facilities, business units and leadership.
• Collaborate with two freight analysts in Freight COE.
• Support applicable SOX controls around freight, accruals and revenue recognition.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and 6+ years of accounting experience.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail:
  Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Accounting:
  Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.
• Financial Reporting:
  Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.

• Familiarity with AIMS and/or One Stream.
• Experience in managing a Global process and collaborating with global process partners.
• Proven experience in financial analysis and logistics.
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Exhibit intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

• This position will be located in Morton, IL or Champaign, IL;
  It is a full‑time role requiring five days a week in the office.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.
• Sponsorship is not available.
• Domestic travel up to 10%.

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• 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

January 2, 2026 - January 15, 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.