Finance & Accounting Development Program 2027 (Euclid, OH)

Lincoln Electric; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric’s Finance & Accounting Development Program in Cleveland, OH offers structured, hands‑on experience across core finance functions. You will rotate through financial reporting, cost accounting, FP&A, and internal audit, gaining practical exposure to corporate accounting projects.

As an entry-level professional, you’ll build skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls while collaborating with cross‑functional teams and senior mentors in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance by June 2027.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Pursuing or have a master's degree or CPA designation.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience utilizing AI-powered tools to improve efficiency.
• Highly motivated with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Rotations across Finance & Accounting within a 9-month program.
• Support audits and financial reporting initiatives.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Contribute to quarterly and annual filings and controls.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Fast-paced work style

Team collaboration

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Master's degree or CPA designation

GPA 3.0 minimum

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

AI tools

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Finance & Accounting Development Program 2027 (Euclid, OH)

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com .

Job Title: Finance & AccountingDevelopment Program
Location: Cleveland, OH Target Program Dates: June 24 th , 2027
Req ID:29782

Are You the Missing Linc?

Lincoln Electric is looking for bright, driven individuals to join our Finance & Accounting Development Program—designed to connect your academic foundation with real-world, hands-on experience. As a participant, you’ll Be the Linc between your education and a future in advanced manufacturing, innovation, and leadership.

What Sets Us Apart

• LincPalProgram: Get paired with a Lincoln Electric employee to guide your experience.
• Professional Development: Participate in workshops and leadership development opportunities that support your growth.
• Hands-On Training: Gain practical experience through guided instruction and real-world applications.
• Networking & Culture: Participate in program social events, team-building activities, and community service.
• Career Pathway: Explore advancement opportunities within the organization.

Overview of the Program

S tep into the world of global finance with Lincoln Electric’s Finance and Accounting Development Program!This is an outstanding entry level position that will expose you to various processes within the Corporate Accounting & Finance function. Members of the Finance & Accounting Development Program will rotate over a 9-month period in a variety of functional areas, including:

• Financial Reporting and Accounting
• Cost Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis
• Internal Audit
• You will also assist in Corporate Accounting / Finance projects and initiatives

Potential Projects

• Support audits of newly acquired businesses, including inventory validation and integration of financial controls.
• Prepare financial reports that highlight key performance metrics, trends, and variances to support decision-making.
• Assist in building and updating financial forecasts and annual budgets.
• Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly and annual filings (10-Q, 10-K).
• Assist with audits of key financial and operational controls across various business units.
• Assist with physical inventories for divisions and subsidiaries.
• Prepare journal entries and perform account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or having achieved a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance by June 2027
• Eligible to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing or achieved a master's degree or CPA designation
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Previous Accounting or Financial experience
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience utilizing AI-powered tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and support data-driven decision-making
• Must be highly motivated and possess excellent analytical and communication skill
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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