Accounting Intern

GEA Germany GmbH; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

GEA Germany GmbH in New York, NY, seeks a motivated Accounting/Finance intern pursuing a bachelor’s degree to support journal entry prep, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. You’ll gather data, prepare analyses, and assist with intercompany and reporting tasks in a collaborative team environment.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in accounting/finance, with strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior internships, campus leadership, or relevant project experience is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems, Power BI, Dynamics, or SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing journal entries and related supporting documentation.
• Support balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Assist in gathering and organizing data for month-end close activities.
• Help prepare account analyses and financial reports.
• Support intercompany reconciliation processes and data validation efforts.
• Assist with inventory, overhead, and operational finance reporting.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with tax and statutory reporting support activities.
• Help identify discrepancies in financial data and elevate issues as appropriate.
• Support special projects, process improvement initiatives, and ad hoc analyses.
• Learn and apply accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (in progress)

Tools

Power BI

Dynamics

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Assist with preparing journal entries and related supporting documentation.
• Support balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Assist in gathering and organizing data for month-end close activities.
• Help prepare account analyses and financial reports.
• Support intercompany reconciliation processes and data validation efforts.
• Assist with inventory, overhead, and operational finance reporting.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with tax and statutory reporting support activities.
• Help identify discrepancies in financial data and elevate issues as appropriate.
• Support special projects, process improvement initiatives, and ad hoc analyses.
• Learn and apply accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.

Your Profile / Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Junior or Senior standing preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior internships, campus leadership, or relevant project experience is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems, Power BI, Dynamics, or SAP is a plus.

Travel Required: Minimal (5%)

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets.