Job Description
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.
As an 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.
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.
Location: West Fargo, ND (Must be able to work onsite)
Skills : - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong intrapersonal skills
- Self-starter and self-motivated
- Collaborates with diverse teams to execute projects and tasks effectively.
- Exceptional listening skills
- Interested in the people side of business, helping others to be successful.
Basic Qualifications : - Must be enrolled full time at a 4-year accredited university/college in one of the following degree programs: Accounting/ Finance/ Business Management
- Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA (no rounding)
- Expected graduation date between May 2026 and December 2026
- 12 completed semester hours at a 4-year university prior to start of internship or currently participating in a Caterpillar student program
Top Candidates will also have: - Strategic mindset
- Ability to demonstrate high-level of intellectual curiosity
- High-quality computer literacy to navigate SAP and Microsoft Office 365
- Strong decision quality and initiative
- Excellent customer focus
Besides exciting and challenging work, Interns will experience: - Comprehensive internship orientation
- Networking with leadership
- Intern roundtable discussions
- Business skill building
- Career discussion with leaders and experts
- And more!
Additional Information :
Please 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.
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 US which can be found through our employment website at
Summary Pay Range:
$22.50 - $39.00
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:
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .
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
Posting Dates:
January 23, 2025 - March 6, 2025
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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Job Tags
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