**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. **Your Work Shapes the World** Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs. Join us. **Job Description** As a 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. 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: Peoria, IL (must be onsite at least 3 days a week)** **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 of December 2025 - May 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 www.caterpillar.com/careers **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 www.caterpillar.com/careers. **Posting Dates:** January 6, 2025 - January 9, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .