Accounting & Finance Intern

Essity North America Inc.; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity North America Inc. is seeking an Accounting & Finance Intern to support the North America GBS Financial Services team. Based in the Service Excellence Center in Appleton, WI, the role is full-time during the summer and part-time remote during the school year.

You will assist with general accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, intercompany invoicing, tax packs, and monthly closes, gaining exposure across Essity’s financial operations and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Business major with preference for Accounting or Finance majors.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and make informed decisions.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements.
• Monitor and create journal entries to maintain precise financial records.
• Conduct analysis of accounts to identify discrepancies.
• Manage monthly intercompany invoicing processes.
• Handle miscellaneous cash applications and reconciliations to maintain accuracy.
• Assist in weekly freight postings for logistics.
• Conduct initial research related to unclaimed property.
• Support government surveys and reporting.
• Assist with the annual tax package during busy season.
• Perform monthly close procedures and generate financial reports.
• Take on additional tasks as needed by the GBS Finance Manager.

Skills

Excel

Independent work

Business sense

Education

Business major with accounting/finance focus

Job description

Accounting & Finance Intern

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene with our corporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being. Essity does this through innovative brands in the areas of Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. At Essity you will find a caring and compassionate culture where we remain grounded in our beliefs & behaviors.

About the Role

The Essity Global Business Services - Financial Services team is searching for an Accounting & Finance Intern to support North America. This position will be based at the Service Excellence Center (SEC) in Appleton, WI. Working full time at the SEC in the Summer and part time remote during the school year. The Accounting & Finance Intern will support the GBS Financial Services in all areas including general accounting and reporting.

We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.

What You Will Do

• Balance Sheet Reconciliation Support:Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements by performing detailed balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor and Create Journal Entries:Maintain precise financial records by monitoring and creating journal entries.
• Account Analysis:Conduct thorough analysis of accounts to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
• Monthly Intercompany Invoicing:Manage and process monthly intercompany invoices efficiently.
• Miscellaneous Cash Application & Reconciliation:Handle various cash applications and reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy.
• Assist in Weekly Freight Postings:Support the logistics team by assisting with weekly freight postings.
• Initial Research Related to Unclaimed Property:Conduct initial research to identify and manage unclaimed property.
• Government Survey Support:Provide necessary support for government surveys and reporting.
• Assist with Annual Tax Package (Mar/Apr):Help prepare and compile the annual tax package during the busy tax season.
• Perform Monthly Close Procedures and Reporting:Execute monthly close procedures and generate accurate financial reports as delegated.
• Other Tasks:Take on additional tasks as deemed necessary by the GBS Finance Manager.

Primary Interfaces

• GBS Financial Service North America Team:Collaborate closely with the North America financial services team.
• Other GBS Areas:Work in conjunction with other Global Business Services areas.
• Key Customers Across Essity:Engage with key customers to ensure seamless financial operations.
• Governmental Reporting Units:Interact with governmental units for reporting and compliance purposes.

Who You Are

• Educational Background:Business major, with a preference for Accounting or Finance majors.
• Independent Worker:Ability to work independently, take initiative, and make informed decisions.
• Technical Skills:Strong computer skills, particularly in Excel.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

• Collaborative and Caring Culture
• Empowerment & Engaged People
• Work with Impact and A Powerful Purpose
• Individual Learning & Career Growth
• Health & Safety Priority
• Sustainable Value Together
• Innovation
• Sustainable Working Life
• Competitive Total Rewards

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact [e-mail]

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.