About this role
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.
Job Description : The accountant deals with financial issues of normal to medium complexity to support business processes. This position will develop an expanded understanding of Caterpillar’s business and accounting practices, systems and procedures; apply accounting knowledge; as well as participate on and lead teams. The incumbent will be exposed to a variety of accounting functions and will perform a broad range of analysis work. The accountant will review and validate relevant data and data sources, analyze information and provide feedback. Incumbent works on challenging, low to medium risk issues and makes decisions and recommendations as appropriate.
Possible areas of responsibility are varied and of medium complexity including:
• Financial accounting, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Internal management accounting
• Development and maintenance of internal controls and procedures
• SOX Compliance, assistance with Audits
• Communications with internal and external customers
• The accountant will demonstrate knowledge and ability to independently handle accounting issues.
• They will demonstrate good communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications :
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent degree with at least 18 college units in Accounting required
• Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, initiative, organization and planning expertise, analytical and problem solving skills, leadership ability, and computer literacy
• Working knowledge of Excel
Preferred Qualifications :
• Experience with Power BI
Please note this position is an in-person, San Diego-based position; we are not able to offer relocation for this role.
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.
Summary Pay Range:
$77,264.00 - $115,896.00 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. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates: July 27, 2026 - August 10, 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.
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