Summer Corporate Intern - Accounting

Overview

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team that cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation – we make it happen with our customers, where we work and live.

During the Corporate Accounting Internship Program, you will gain valuable on‑the‑job experience and contribute to real‑world projects in 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 – budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, tax compliance, analysis, and other special projects.

Session Dates:
Summer 2027 – 5/17/2027 to 8/06/2027. This is a 40‑hour‑per‑week onsite assignment, Monday through Friday, lasting 12 weeks in the summer.

What you will get: comprehensive internship orientation, travel reimbursement, tours of state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing and research facilities, product demonstrations, various social events, networking with leadership, intern round‑table discussions, business skill building, career discussions with leaders and experts, resume and interview workshop, paid holidays, and more.

• Creating reports on financial performance for internal and external use.
• Taking part in special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.
• Estimating various forecast and budget scenarios.
• Specifying, building, maintaining, and running data extracts from various subsystems that contain account‑level information.
• Producing a daily balance sheet to assist the trading desk.
• Posting entries, verifying, and reconciling input to financial reporting systems.
• Entering transactions and reconciling various reports.

• Must be currently pursuing a degree 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.

• 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.

• Locations:
  Peoria, IL;
  East Peoria, IL;
  Mossville, IL;
  Morton, IL;
  Mapleton, IL;
  Seguin, TX;
  Irving, TX; FT. Worth, TX;
  Houston, TX;
  Lafayette, IN;
  Franklin, IN;
  Cary, NC.
• Candidates must be willing to relocate if necessary for the duration of the internship and complete a daily work commute using reliable transportation.
• Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify.
• Candidates must be willing to travel as needed.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Housing stipend and relocation assistance (if eligible).
• 5‑day weekly onsite assignment.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking.
• Effective communications.
• Managing multiple priorities.
• Problem solving.

• Accrued paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer day.
• Housing stipend.
• Relocation assistance.
• Medical coverage.
• Voluntary benefits.

Summary pay range: $22.50 – $40.25 per hour.

Intern hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours before the start of the internship.

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.