Accounting Intern (During School Year)

Caterpillar • San Diego, CA

237d • $22 - $39

About The Position

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. The candidate will be accountable for accounting and finance tasks including but not limited to, margin analysis, contract set up, reconciliation of accounting documents, journal entries, reports, statistical summaries, and other department specific material. Position may be asked to reconcile discrepancies, maintain, update and organize technical information for reports or other accounting work. Staff employee or supervisor provides general supervision. This is a San Diego-based internship, with potential for work both during the summer and school year.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or equivalent degree program
• At least 2 semesters of accounting
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Basic Microsoft skills required (i.e. Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Expected graduation date should be at least a year away from date of hire

Nice To Haves

• Strong initiative, communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Leadership involvement in student associations
• Intermediate user of Microsoft Excel
• Complete Intermediate Accounting I or equivalent by start of internship
• Possess initiative, good communication skills, be an analytical thinker, and a team player
• Local candidate preference for ability to work during school year
• Previous accounting internship and/or general work experience

Responsibilities

• Margin analysis
• Contract set up
• Reconciliation of accounting documents
• Journal entries
• Reports and statistical summaries
• Reconcile discrepancies
• Maintain, update and organize technical information for reports or other accounting work

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree