2026 Summer Corporate Intern Accounting

Career Area :

Students and Graduates

Job Description :

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

Internship Program Details :

During 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.

Session Dates :

Summer 2026 : 5 / 18 / 2026 - 8 / 07 / 2026

This is a 40-hour-per-week onsite work assignment Monday through Friday lasting12 weeks in the summer.

What you will get : Besides exciting work Corporate Interns will experience :

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 discussion with leaders and experts

Resume and Interview workshop

Paid holidays

And more!

Thousands of Caterpillar employees come to work every day. While they perform their daily tasks theyre 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 couldnt be the company it is today without the men and women who shape it by producing their best work.

What You Will Do :

Creating reports on financial performance for internal and external use.

Take part in special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.

Estimate various forecast and budget scenarios.

Specifies builds maintains and runs data extracts from various subsystems that contain account-level information.

Produces 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

Internship Program Qualifications :

Must 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.

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.

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

Candidates must be willing to relocate if necessary for the duration of the internship and complete 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 Stipendand Relocation Assistance (if eligible)

5-day weekly onsite assignment.

What You Have - Skills Needed for Success in Role :

Accuracy and Attention to Detail : Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Analytical 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

Effective 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.

Managing 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.

Problem 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.

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.

Summary Pay Range : $22.50 - $39.00

Intern Hour Rate :

An interns h ourly rate is based on the major / degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship.

Intern Benefits :

The total rewards package beyond base salary may include if eligible :

Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Day

Housing Stipend

Relocation Assistance

Medical coverage

Voluntary benefits

Posting Dates :

November 6 2025 - December 18 2025

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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Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 22 - 39