Finance & Accounting Intern

oshkoshcorporation; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a year‑round Finance & Accounting Intern to gain hands‑on experience supporting financial operations while applying classroom learnings to real business situations. Opportunities span corporate accounting, financial reporting, tax, treasury, financial analysis, and controls, with assignments based on skills and business needs.

You will work alongside Finance professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop an understanding of how financial information

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis projects.
• Contribute to tax, treasury, and financial reporting activities as assigned.
• Prepare documentation, reports, and other financial records.
• Collaborate with Finance professionals across Oshkosh.

Skills

Accounting/finance aptitude

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

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 ROLE

As 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 IMPACT

• Supporting monthly and quarterly close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and other special projects
• Supporting fixed asset accounting and related financial processes
• Preparing and reviewing financial reports, schedules, and account activity
• Assisting with sales and use tax returns, exemption certificates, and related compliance activities
• Supporting federal, state, and international income tax processes and reporting
• Conducting tax research and assisting with sales and use tax audits
• Reconciling tax accounts and maintaining information related to state income tax payments and refunds
• Supporting international tax activities, including foreign true‑up calculations and country‑by‑country reporting
• Assisting with daily treasury operations and banking activities
• Performing bank and cash reconciliations
• Monitoring and tracking treasury operational metrics and benchmarks
• Supporting cash management activities and related financial transactions
• Assisting with financial controls, compliance requirements, and audit support
• Supporting the implementation or improvement of financial and treasury systems, processes, and procedures
• Preparing documentation, reports, invoices, expense information, and other financial records
• Identifying opportunities to improve, simplify, or automate Finance and Accounting processes
• Collaborating with Finance professionals and business partners across Oshkosh

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance , or a related business field
• Interest in developing a career 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
• Ability to work year‑round, with approximately 20 hours per week during the academic year and full‑time availability during summer and school breaks

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience, coursework, or interest in one or more of the following is a plus:
• Financial or managerial accounting
• Corporate accounting and financial reporting
• Taxation
• Treasury or cash management
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Account reconciliations and journal entries
• Financial analysis
• Internal controls, audit, or compliance
• Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools
• Accounting or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Data analytics, reporting, or visualization
• Process improvement or automation
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills

EXPERIENCE YOU WILL GAIN

• Apply accounting and finance concepts to real‑world business activities
• Gain hands‑on experience with the financial processes of a large global organization
• Build experience in areas such as Corporate Accounting, Tax, and Treasury
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial processes
• Develop analytical, problem‑solving, and financial reporting skills
• Gain exposure to financial systems, internal controls, and compliance requirements
• Understand how Finance partners with other areas of the business
• Build professional relationships with Finance and Accounting professionals across Oshkosh
• Explore multiple career paths within the Finance organization

WHY OSHKOSH?

Moving the future forward is our priority-and that includes your future. We encourage professional development and