Cost Accounting Intern

Jobtailor; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an accounting intern in Illinois to support fiscal year-end and monthly closings. You will help prepare reconciliations, cost analyses, and schedules for the annual audit, while learning end-to-end processes and cost modeling.

The role requires working toward a bachelor’s in accounting or related field, strong Excel/SharePoint skills, and US work authorization. No visa sponsorship is available.

Qualifications

• In-process of a bachelor’s or advanced degree in accounting or related field
• Highly organized and willing to learn end-to-end process improvement skills
• Able to follow standard instructions, practices and procedures
• Self-motivated, team player, detail oriented
• Able to meet required deadlines
• Ability to work independently with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good Microsoft Office skills
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel and SharePoint
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Shure will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Responsibilities

• Assist with fiscal year-end activities and month-end closings
• Complete account reconciliations
• Assist in generating schedules for the fiscal year-end audit
• Review actual-to-budget results and provide explanations for variances
• Assist in setting standard product costs and analyzing changes
• Update transfer prices in SAP
• Assist with cost modeling and make/buy decisions

Skills

Highly organized

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Team player

Good verbal and written communication

Education

In-process of a bachelor’s or advanced degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Assist with fiscal year-end activities and month-end closings
• Complete account reconciliations
• Assist in generating schedules for the fiscal year-end audit
• Review actual-to-budget results and provide explanations for variances
• Assist in setting standard product costs and analyzing changes
• Update transfer prices in SAP
• Assist with cost modeling and make/buy decisions

Requirements

• In-process of a bachelor’s or advanced degree in accounting or related field
• Highly organized and willing to learn end-to-end process improvement skills
• Able to follow standard instructions, practices and procedures
• Self-motivated, team player, detail oriented
• Able to meet required deadlines
• Ability to work independently with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good Microsoft Office skills
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel and SharePoint
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Shure will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong accounting skills with a focus on fiscal year-end activities, account reconciliations, and cost modeling. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and SharePoint, with a commitment to accuracy and detail in financial reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Account Reconciliation
• Fiscal Year-End Audit Support
• Cost Modeling
• Microsoft Excel
• SAP

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Account Reconciliation
• Cost Modeling
• Standard Product Cost Analysis
• Variance Analysis
• Fiscal Year-End Activities

Soft Skills

• Highly Organized
• Detail Oriented
• Self-Motivated
• Team Player
• Good Verbal and Written Communication

Industry Keywords

• Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Process Improvement
• Budgeting
• Cost Analysis

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• SharePoint
• SAP