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Career Area:
nStudents and Graduates
nJob Description:
nYour Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
nWhen 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.
nInternship Program Details:
nDuring the Corporate Accounting Internship Program, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job experience and contribute to real-world projects in one or more of the following areas including Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Tax Accounting, Global Tax, Financial Systems, Auditing, and Research & Development Accounting. As an accounting intern, you will perform the same tasks as our entry-level accountants including budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, tax compliance, analysis, and other special projects.
nSession Dates:
nSummer 2027: 5/17/2027 - 8/06/2027
nThis is a 40-hour-per-week onsite work assignment, Monday through Friday, lasting 12 weeks in the summer.
nWhat you will get:Besides exciting work, Corporate Interns will experience:
nnComprehensive internship orientation
nTravel Reimbursement
nTours of state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facilities
nProduct Demonstrations
nVarious social events
nNetworking with leadership
nIntern round table discussions
nBusiness skill building
nCareer discussion with leaders and experts
nResume and Interview workshop
nPaid holidays
nAnd more!
n nThousands of Caterpillar employees come to work every day. While they perform their daily tasks, they're contributing to the work of a powerful global team. At Caterpillar, we know that innovation happens step-by-step, piece-by-piece, person-by-person. Everyone has a vital role to play in our organization. Modest, small projects can grow and evolve into groundbreaking, world-changing technologies, machines, services, and more through collaboration and teamwork in a diverse and inclusive work environment. Caterpillar couldn't be the company it is today without the men and women who shape it by producing their best work.
nWhat You Will Do:
nnCreating reports on financial performance for internal and external use.
nTake part in special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.
nEstimate various forecast and budget scenarios.
nSpecifies, builds, maintains, and runs data extracts from various subsystems that contain account-level information.
nProduces a daily balance sheet to assist the trading desk.
nPosting entries, verifying, and reconciling input to financial reporting systems.
nEntering transactions and reconciling various reports
n nInternship Program Qualifications :
nnMust be currently pursuing a degree at a 4-year accredited university/college in an Accounting degree program, at the time of application and throughout the internship program.
nMinimum 3.0/4.0 GPA (both Accounting GPA & Cumulative GPA).
n12 completed semester hours at a 4-year university before the start of the internship.
nIf a transfer student must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university.
n nTop Candidates Will Also Have:
nnPrevious accounting internship and/or relevant work experience.
nCompleted Intermediate Accounting or first 300-level accounting course by the start of the internship.
nStrong initiative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
nLeadership involvement in student associations.
nIntermediate user of Microsoft Excel.
n nAdditional Details:
nnLocations: Peoria, IL, East Peoria, IL, Mossville, IL, Morton, IL, Mapleton, IL, Seguin, TX, Irving, TX, FT. Worth, TX, Houston, TX, Lafayette, IN, Franklin, IN, and Cary, NC.
nCandidates must be willing to relocate if necessary for the duration of the internship, and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation.
nDomestic relocation is available for those who qualify.
nCandidates must be willing to travel as needed.
nVisa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
nHousing Stipend and Relocation Assistance (if eligible)
n5-day weekly onsite assignment.
n nWhat You Have - Skills Needed for Success in Role:
nnAccuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
nAnalytical 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
nEffective 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.
nManaging 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.
nProblem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
n nFinal Details:
nIf 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.
nSummary Pay Range:
n$22.50 - $40.25
nIntern Hourly Rate:
nAn intern's hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship.
nIntern Benefits:
nThe total rewards package, beyond base salary, may include if eligible:
nnAccrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
nPaid Holidays
nPaid Volunteer Day
nHousing Stipend
nRelocation Assistance
nMedical coverage
nVoluntary benefits
n nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.
nRelocation is available for this position.
nVisa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
nPosting Dates:
nJuly 1, 2026 - July 9, 2026
nAny offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
nNot ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .
Worksite address
morton, IL, 61550, US
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