Cost Accounting Intern: Analytics & Process Improvement

oshkoshcorporation

Appleton (WI)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 51,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, offers a summer internship in finance and accounting focused on reporting and analytical projects. You will support operational analysis, sales & marketing analysis, and financial accounting tasks while contributing to process improvements.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

Student working toward a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
Willing to work full time (40 hours per week) throughout the summer and part-time throughout the school year
Basic Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word knowledge.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Availability year round.

Responsibilities

Assignment of tasks that support the business through finance processes.
Supporting inventory closing processes.
Reviewing/verifying vendor/ customer statements and performing follow‑up.
Maintain accurate standard costs of inventory.
Assist in the process of costing trucks and preparation of month‑end reporting.
Assist with Fixed Asset accounting.
Assist with various reports (e.g., Operations Reporting, Inventory Movement, Purchasing Variances).
Create Excel files using business metric information.
Improve processes by eliminating non‑value‑added work and enabling the use of technology.
Other projects and assignments as agreed upon with your leader.