Accountant

Career Area: 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. Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. Our common values and focus on inclusion and respect drive the decisions made by our company, teams and people. This is why we are committed to hiring and building diverse teams representative of the customers we serve globally. When you join our team, you can apply your unique life and job experiences and work in an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are celebrated, and your whole-self matters. 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. About Cat Financial Cat Financial is a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., 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 more than 40 years, Cat Financial has provided a wide range of financing solutions to customers and Cat dealers for machines, engines, Solar gas turbines, genuine Cat parts and services. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Cat Financial serves customers globally with offices and subsidiaries located throughout North and South America, Asia, Australia, Europe and Africa. Visit cat.com to learn more about Cat Financial. Role Definition * Provides timely and accurate financial record keeping and reporting as directed by management with limited supervision. Responsibilities * Maintaining financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards. * Creating reports on financial performance for internal and external use. * Performing balance sheet and P&L reconciliations. * Creating and utilizing automated tools for the updating, analyzing and reporting of consolidated financial results. Skill Required: * 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. * 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 Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material. * Financial Record Keeping: Knowledge of financial record keeping processes, methods, and tools; ability to maintain accurate and thorough records of financial transactions. * Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports. Top Candidates Will Bring: * AI & Continuous Improvement Mindset - Brings a curious, forward-thinking approach with a passion for leveraging AI, automation, and emerging technologies to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance financial operations. * Financial Operations & Program Support Expertise - Demonstrates experience managing recurring financial processes, including funding activities, invoicing, reporting, and operational support within a complex business environment. * Month-End Close & Accounting Knowledge - Possesses a strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes, with the ability to prepare journal entries, support financial controls, and contribute to accurate financial reporting. * Reporting & Business Insights - Skilled at analyzing financial data and translating it into meaningful reports and recommendations that support program owners, stakeholders, and business decision-making. * Stakeholder Partnership & Customer Focus - Builds strong relationships across finance, operations, and business teams, delivering responsive support, clear communication, and a customer-focused approach to problem resolution. * Ownership & Operational Excellence - Takes accountability for delivering critical business processes on schedule, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement, mitigating risks, and driving process enhancements that create long-term value. Additional information: * This position requires the successful candidate to work full time, 5 days per week in the Nashville main office. Compensation & Benefits: Summary Pay Range: $97,728.00 - $151,572.00 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 Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of "essential job functions" as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: July 21, 2026 - July 28, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.