Accounting Intern

Position 

Accounting Intern - DMS (Year-round)

Location 

Auburn Hills, MI

About us 

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.  

Our Culture  

We believe health and safety of our employees are a top priority, we care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.   

Career Opportunities  

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now! 

Job purpose 

This internship gives you practical experience in core accounting activities and a clear view into how a finance organization operates day to day. Located at the Business Unit headquarters, the role provides natural visibility into the broader operation and how financial information supports the business. You’ll handle meaningful accounting tasks that keep our financials accurate and on time, with occasional interaction with the VP of Finance. It’s a strong starting point for building a solid accounting foundation within a global company that operates as One BorgWarner. 

Key responsibilities 

• Support journal entries, accruals, depreciation, and general ledger work. 

• Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations. 

• Help manage fixed assets, including project setup, capitalization, and disposals. 

• Prepare financial files and uploads using Excel/SAP/OneStream. 

• Support CapEx reporting and tooling/asset tracking. 

• Assist with Accounts Receivable: invoicing, payment application, and intercompany confirmations. 

• Work with our corporate Accounts Payable team to ensure payments are made timely and accurately.

• Support month‑end close activities and basic variance explanations. 

What we’re looking for 

• Full‑time student in Accounting or Finance. (Current full-time enrolment in an accredited college) 

• Able to work onsite in Auburn Hills at least three days a week. 

• Basic understanding of accounting tasks (journal entries, reconciliations, AP/AR, fixed assets). 

• Strong Excel skills; ERP exposure (SAP) is a plus. 

• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple tasks. 

• Clear communicator who can wo