Intern, Technical Accounting

Job Description

Support Technical Accounting & Controls and External Reporting departments on various projects and daily tasks. Responsibilities include a wide range of duties, including analyzing data, preparing financial reports, accounting research, and maintenance of internal control framework. All assigned tasks will be managed and reviewed by a member of the Technical Accounting & Controls Team. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in technical accounting research for both US GAAP and international standards; read and interpret guidance to assist with management’s conclusion and documentation of appropriate accounting treatment  

• Ad-hoc assistance with the External Reporting team as assigned in connection with required SEC filings and other non-recurring projects  

• Prepare journal entries and cash flow summaries for complex intercompany transactions 

• Assist with maintenance of process documentation and corporate accounting policies  

• Ad-hoc assistance with preparation of statutory financial statements and support of the global statutory audit process in accordance applicable standards 

• Assist in preparation of ESG reporting aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements related to emerging ESG compliance and reporting rules, including but not limited to ESRSs, ISSB, SEC, state and local 

• Assist with implementation of accounting standards applicable to the organization 

• Analyze, create and post journal entries in BPC and SAP S4 Hana 

• Assist in review of business contracts to identify and document key accounting considerations 

• Assist with coordination and compilation of data for additional reporting and analysis as required 

• Participate in pre-planned intern events such as senior leader meetings, goal setting, and collaborative team presentation 

Required Qualifications: 

• Undergraduate major in Accounting or Finance (preference: candidate completed three years of undergraduate studies / entering senior year in an accounting major) 

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 

• Proficiency with personal computers and associated word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software 

• Experience with accounting information systems is considered a plus 

• Excellent communication skills required (both verbal and written) 

Competencies: 

• Understanding of basic accounting and finance, analytical skills, Excel skills, and attention to detail 

• Ability to work independently and comply with internal deadlines in a fast-paced environment  

• Initiative and results oriented 

• Ability to build productive relationships 

ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements 

• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. 

• Sitting and working at desk/personal computer for extended periods of time