Finance Intern - Summer 2027

wabashcareers; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Wabash invites motivated students to join its internship program in Lafayette, Indiana. As an intern, you’ll gain real‑world experience by working on a meaningful Controllership project with a direct impact on the business and presenting your work to interns, managers, and senior leaders.

The program includes Lunch and Learns, insights discovery, mentoring, and networking events. Candidates pursuing Finance or Accounting degrees who collaborate well and seek process improvements are encouraged

Qualifications

• Pursuing students pursuing a degree in Finance/Accounting.
• Great collaboration skills and being a team player; curiosity about improving processes and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Controllership activities and transactions, including month/quarter close.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Team player

Education

Pursuing degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

Company Overview:

A proactive innovator helping to move the industry forward, from first to the final mile.

We are a world-class manufacturer of advanced engineered solutions and services for transportation, logistics and distribution industries, with capabilities recognized for innovation, reliability and industry expertise.

Our commitment to our customers, employees, and communities drives everything we do. Our deep understanding of changing demands gives us insight into what to create and how to create them. Our courage to make big innovations puts us in a class of our own in providing breakthrough improvements for our customers' businesses.

About the Internship Program:

As an intern, you'll gain invaluable real-world experience by taking on a meaningful project that has a direct impact on your business. You will have the opportunity to present your work to fellow interns, managers, and our senior leadership team.

Beyond your project work, our internship program will enhance your professional journey through a variety of experiences. You'll attend weekly Lunch and Learns to gain insights from leaders across departments and participate in Insights Discovery to understand and leverage your strengths and working styles. You'll also build meaningful relationships with peers, mentors, and professionals, and engage in social and volunteer events to expand your network.

Your Rresponsibilities:

• Assist in overall Controllership activities and transactions, including month/quarter close

Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:

• Pursuing students pursuing a degree in Finance/Accounting
• Great collaboration skills are preferred; ability to be a team player and be naturally curious about improving processes and finding efficiencies (either through process improvements, automation, Copilot, etc.)

Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
• Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
• Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
• Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
• Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.