Accounting & Finance Intern — On-site Summer in WI

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

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.