Accounting & Finance Intern

Essity; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Learning & development opportunities

Competitive internship compensation

Health & safety priority

Job summary

Essity is seeking an Accounting & Finance Intern to support the Global Business Services - Financial Services team in North America. Based at the Service Excellence Center in Appleton, WI, this role combines summer full-time work with part-time remote work during the school year.

You will assist with traditional accounting tasks including reconciliations, journal entries, intercompany invoicing, and monthly close procedures, while gaining exposure to tax and governmental reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Independent worker with initiative and good decision-making
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are required

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Independent worker

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Education

Business major, Accounting/Finance preferred

Tools

Excel

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

• 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

Additional Information

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].

Application End Date: 24 Sep 2026

Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!