Career Area:

Enterprise Cross Functional

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.

It's Your Career. Make it Matter.

At Caterpillar, you build what matters—whether it’s the career you want, crucial work skills, strong relationships, or new digital technologies. There are big jobs to be done worldwide—building critical infrastructure, bolstering local economies, and meeting the energy demand—and that work is powered by our people.

Every single Caterpillar employee moves our company forward. Piece by piece, part by part, person by person. Together we create sustainable, world-changing solutions that impact lives around the globe. Join our winning team and help build a better world.

Internship Details:

As an Part-time Accounting Intern at Caterpillar, you will perform challenging work, while being exposed to a variety of functions. We are looking for someone who isn’t afraid to get involved in the many areas of legal entity accounting, ask questions, be a problem solver and want to help the business be successful – all while you learn on the job. You’ll work alongside and support the team’s goals.

 

This internship will provide comprehensive finance services for the West Fargo facility and support the finance-related functions of the legal entity, including accounting and reporting, budgeting and forecast, costing, and compliance. Total weekly hours are flexible based upon the student’s schedule and will be agreed upon during the offer.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled full-time at a 4-year accredited university/college in an Accounting degree program.
• Minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA (both Accounting GPA & Cumulative GPA).
• 12 completed semester hours at a 4-year university before the start of the internship.
• If a transfer student must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university.
• Must graduate between May 2025 and May 2027.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Previous accounting internship and/or relevant work experience.
• Completed Intermediate Accounting or first 300-level accounting course by the start of the internship.
• Strong initiative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership involvement in student associations.
• Intermediate user of Microsoft Excel.

Additional Details:

• Location - Franklin, IN.
• Domestic relocation is not available for those who qualify.

Final details:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please attach a copy of your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcripts to your application. Also, 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.

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.

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:

December 4, 2024 - December 12, 2024

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

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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