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Accounting Intern Part Time During School Year (San Diego)

Caterpillar


Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 22 - 40
Posted: 1 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Career Area:

Finance

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.

Position:Accounting Intern Part Time During School Year (San Diego)

Job Description

The Intern in the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Risk & Controls department will be expected to be a contributing team member supporting internal controls compliance and audit-related activities. The position will assist with maintaining control documentation tracking compliance activities organizing information and supporting coordination efforts between business teams internal stakeholders and external auditors. Staffemployeeorsupervisor providesgeneral supervision.

This is a San Diego-based internship with potential for work both during the summer and school year.

Operating Environment:

  • Team-oriented with some independent contribution.

  • Works with or under the direction of higher-level personnel.


Key tasks:

  • Support development of internal controls procedures by assisting in various aspects of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program including control documentation and maintenance of SOX documentation site

  • Assist in tracking and monitoring of identified SOX control deficiencies and opportunities

  • Support the Segregation of Duties controls and System and Organization Controls (SOC) agenda

  • Coordinate information requests andsupportdocumentation for internal and external audit activities.

  • Collaborate with various teams and departments to ensure compliance with SOX regulations

  • Assist with maintenance of Internal Authority Delegation tool

  • Support otherrisk controls and compliance activities as assigned.


BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

  • Two years of collegecompletedin a four-year degree programin Accountingpreferred.

  • Must be team oriented and able to work closely and effectively with internal and externalcustomers.

Summary Pay Range:

$22.50 - $40.25

Intern Hourly Rate:

An interns hourly 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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

July 30 2026 - August 12 2026

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


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Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

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