Cost Accounting Intern: Inventory, Reporting & Analysis

Pierce Manufacturing

Appleton (WI)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 51,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation, through Pierce Manufacturing, is seeking a summer accounting/finance intern to support the business with financial reporting and analysis. You will assist in tasks across finance processes, inventory closing, cost analysis, and month-end reporting, while developing Excel-based reports and improving processes.

This role provides hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment and exposure to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Student working toward a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
Ability 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 mechanical aptitude preferred.

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 (eg. 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.