Finance & Accounting Intern

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Oshkosh (WI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc. is seeking a Year-round Finance & Accounting Intern to gain hands-on experience supporting financial operations. You will work with professionals across corporate accounting, tax, treasury, and financial systems while applying classroom concepts to real business scenarios.

The internship offers meaningful projects and exposure to monthly, quarterly, and annual processes, enabling you to develop analytical and reporting skills in a global organization.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Interest in accounting, finance, tax, treasury, or a related area.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and other special projects.
• Support fixed asset accounting and related financial processes.
• Prepare and review financial reports, schedules, and account activity.
• Assist with sales and use tax returns, exemption certificates, and related compliance activities.
• Support federal, state, and international income tax processes and reporting.
• Conduct tax research and assist with sales and use tax audits.
• Assist with daily treasury operations and banking activities.
• Perform bank and cash reconciliations and monitor treasury metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Financial analysis tools

Job description

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.THE ROLEAs a year-round Finance & Accounting Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting Oshkosh Corporation’s financial operations while applying what you are learning in the classroom to real business situations.Opportunities are available across several Finance and Accounting teams, and interns may be matched to assignments based on their skills, interests, academic background, and business needs. Depending on your assignment, you may gain experience in areas such as corporate accounting, financial reporting, tax, treasury, financial analysis, or financial systems and controls.You’ll work alongside Finance and Accounting professionals, contribute to meaningful projects and recurring business processes, and develop an understanding of how financial information supports decision-making across a global organization.As a year-round intern, you'll have the opportunity to build deeper experience over time while maintaining flexibility around your academic schedule.YOUR IMPACTAs a Finance & Accounting Intern, your responsibilities may include:Supporting monthly and quarterly close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reportingAssisting with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and other special projectsSupporting fixed asset accounting and related financial processesPreparing and reviewing financial reports, schedules, and account activityAssisting with sales and use tax returns, exemption certificates, and related compliance activitiesSupporting federal, state, and international income tax processes and reportingConducting tax research and assisting with sales and use tax auditsReconciling tax accounts and maintaining information related to state income tax payments and refundsSupporting international tax activities, including foreign true-up calculations and country-by-country reportingAssisting with daily treasury operations and banking activitiesPerforming bank and cash reconciliationsMonitoring and tracking treasury operational metrics and benchmarksSupporting cash management activities and related financial transactionsAssisting with financial controls, compliance requirements, and audit supportSupporting the implementation or improvement of financial and treasury systems, processes, and proceduresPreparing documentation, reports, invoices, expense information, and other financial recordsIdentifying opportunities to improve, simplify, or automate Finance and Accounting processesCollaborating with Finance professionals and business partners across OshkoshMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSPursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business fieldInterest in developing a career in accounting, finance, tax, treasury, or a related areaStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong attention to detail and commitment to accuracyAbility to communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and business partnersAbility to work year-round, with approximately 20 hours per week during the academic year and full-time availability during summer and school breaksSTANDOUT QUALIFICATIONSExperience, coursework, or interest in one or more of the following is a plus:Financial or managerial accountingCorporate accounting and financial reportingTaxationTreasury or cash managementBudgeting and forecastingAccount reconciliations and journal entriesFinancial analysisInternal controls, audit, or complianceMicrosoft Excel and financial analysis toolsAccounting or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systemsData analytics, reporting, or visualizationProcess improvement or automationStrong organizational and time-management skillsEXPERIENCE YOU WILL GAINThrough this internship, you will have the opportunity to:Apply accounting and finance concepts to real-world business activitiesGain hands-on experience with the financial processes of a large global organizationBuild experience in areas such as Corporate Accounting, Tax, and TreasuryParticipate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial processesDevelop analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting skillsGain exposure to financial systems, internal controls, and compliance requirementsUnderstand how Finance partners with other areas of the businessBuild professional relationships with Finance and Accounting professionals across OshkoshExplore multiple career paths within the Finance organizationWHY OSHKOSH?Moving the future forward is our priority—and that includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through learning, development, and hands-on experiences.Everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the team members around the world who embody them:We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.Pay Range:$18.00 - $37.00The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail] Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be \"U.S. Persons,\" as defined in these regulations. Generally, a \"U.S. Person\" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.