Accounting Co-op
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Duluth, MN, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Active Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Willing and able to enroll in a Co-Op or internship credit course and fulfill all requirements to receive academic credit and or degree progress
- Ability to provide any school documentation required for participation in a Co-Op Program
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Full description
Overview
The Accounting Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the accounting team in day-to-day financial operations, month-end close activities, financial reporting, reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives. This position offers exposure to a variety of accounting functions within a manufacturing environment while providing practical experience in financial systems, internal controls, and business processes. The intern will work closely with accounting professionals and cross-functional teams to support accurate financial reporting and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparation of journal entries and supporting documentation.
- Support monthly balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
- Maintain prepaid expenses and accrual schedules.
- Support financial reporting and audit requests.
- Perform accounting research and ad hoc analyses as assigned.
- Assist with documentation of business processes and internal controls.
- Compile, organize, and reconcile financial data from various systems.
- Support cost accounting, inventory, fixed asset, lease accounting, warranty, deferred revenue, or other special projects as needed.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process documentation.
- Collaborate with team members across Finance, Operations, and other departments.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Additional Requirements: Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen & background check.Must be able to complete entire duration of internship.
Qualifications
Required:
- Active Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Willing and able to enroll in a Co-Op or internship credit course and fulfill all requirements to receive academic credit and or degree progress
- Ability to provide any school documentation required for participation in a Co-Op Program
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities