Job Description
Finance Department Intern – Summer 2026 Position Reports to: Director Finance Corporate Control, Finance Objective: To work with all groups in the Corporate Finance team with a view to gaining an insight into how the Accounting and Finance functions support the organization. The objective of this internship is for the student to develop a practical understanding of how Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, and transactional finance functions support the operational and strategic goals of the business. The intern will partner with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Operations, and Corporate Finance leadership to develop analytical, technical, and business skills through hands-on assignments.
Area Of Focus/Project Details Treasury & Cash Management Support - Work directly with the Treasurer to understand daily cash management processes, liquidity management, debt obligations, and banking relationships.
Accounts Receivable & Deduction Review (with Supply Chain Coordination)- Collaborate with the AR Manager and Supply Chain team to evaluate customer deductions, pricing discrepancies, and freight claims common in manufacturing operations.
- Assist in root-cause analysis of recurring deduction issues and help develop process improvement recommendations.
- Support resolution efforts, documentation, and follow-up with customers as needed.
Audit Support (Corporate Controller & Staff Accountant)- Assist the Corporate Controller and Accountant in compiling audit schedules, retrieving supporting documentation, and preparing reconciliations.
Accounts Payable & Invoice Resolution - Support the AP team in researching invoice variances and assisting with 3-way match issues common to manufacturing (PO, receipt, invoice).
- Partner with Purchasing or Operations when necessary to clear outstanding items and improve invoice processing timeliness.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Support – FY27 Budget - Develop insights into cost drivers unique to manufacturing—such as material costs, labor efficiency, overhead allocation, and volume forecasting.
Fixed Asset Reconciliation & Year-End Support - Support preparation for year-end close activities by helping verify accuracy and completeness of fixed asset records.
Educational Requirements - Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Entering junior or senior year at an accredited college or university.
Required Skills & Qualifications - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis), PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders across finance, supply chain, and operations.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred Skills - Experience or coursework in database design, data analysis, or financial systems preferred.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.) is a plus.
- Interest in manufacturing operations, cost accounting, and business process improvement.
Timing of internship (start and end date) Start date: June 2026 End date: August 2026
Job Tags
Summer work, Work at office,