Summer Intern - Corporate Accounting

Overview

The Corporate Accounting Internship offers a unique opportunity for a student to gain exposure to various aspects of corporate finance and accounting. Through a structured rotation, the intern will work in multiple departments, including Accounting, Tax, Reporting & Consolidation, Facilities, AR Credit, Finance, and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). This is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and gain insights into how different financial functions operate within a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

As part of the rotational program, interns will be exposed to the following departmental functions:

 

Accounting

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances
• Assist with month-end close by parking journal entries
• Assist with the preparation and review of internal controls

Tax

• Assist in preparing corporate tax returns and compliance filings
• Conduct research on current tax regulations and their implications

• Support the preparation of tax provision schedules and documentation

Reporting & Consolidation

• Contribute to the preparation of consolidated financial statements
• Analyze financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP
• Assist in internal and external reporting processes

SBS Finance

• Work on budgeting and forecasting for Shared Business Services (SBS)
• Collaborate with teams to analyze operational costs and identify efficiencies
• Support monthly financial close processes

Facilities

• Assist with financial planning and analysis related to facilities management
• Evaluate budget allocations for facility projects and expenses
• Prepare reports on capital expenditures and facility maintenance costs

AR Credit

• Analyze customer credit applications and assess risk factors
• Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and recommend actions
• Participate in collections efforts to maintain cash flow

Finance

• Assist with financial modeling and ad-hoc analyses for business decisions
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives
• Review and process journal entries for monthly closing activities

FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)

• Contribute to the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Perform variance analysis on actual vs. forecasted performance
• Support the preparation of presentations for senior leadership

 

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel in creating pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to pivot tasks, take initiative and ownership of workload/tasks/projects, and be able to think broadly, among other qualities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are also required
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

ABOUT US: Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA)

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) is a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation, a global technology company which has been named to Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Company List. Sharp strives to help businesses achieve Simply Smarter work by helping companies manage workflow efficiently, create immersive and engaging environments, and increase productivity. SIICA offers a full suite of secure printer and copier solutions, professional and commercial visual displays and projectors, software management and productivity software and markets durable Dynabook laptops. As a total solutions provider, Sharp has a reputation for innovation, quality, reliability, and industry-leading customer support expertise. 

 

Summer Internship Details:

• Compensation: The hourly rate is $17/hr.
• Duration: The internship program spans approximately 10 weeks, running from June 2nd to August 15th, 2025.
• Work Arrangement: This is a hybrid position, requiring interns to be in the office in Montvale, NJ, four days a week (Monday to Thursday), with Fridays designated for remote work at the manager's discretion. 
• Transportation: Since the office location in Montvale, NJ, is not accessible by public transportation, interns must have reliable transportation.
• Housing: We do not provide hou