Finance Trainee

US01 VALEO NORTH AMERICA; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo in Smyrna, GA invites a Finance Trainee/Apprentice for a 1-year internship. You will join the Site Financial Control team and work full-time up to 30+ hours per week.

The role focuses on preparing and analyzing financial reports, budgeting, forecasting, account reconciliation, and supporting audits with confidentiality and ethics. Candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's in Business with Finance or Accounting, with prior internship experience; familiarity with Google applications and financial

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business, preferably with a concentration in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Prior internship/co-op experience with financial reports (monthly/quarterly/annual).
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes and data gathering for projections.
• Experience with account reconciliation and general ledger activities ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prior internship/co-op in cost analysis and tracking, identifying efficiency opportunities.
• Experience with Google applications and financial software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and analysis of financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, gathering data for projections.
• Participate in account reconciliation and general ledger activities for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in cost analysis and tracking to identify efficiency opportunities.
• Contribute to development and implementation of financial controls and procedures.
• Support audit preparations with required documentation and information.
• Collaborate with departments to gather financial data and provide insights.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Account reconciliation

General ledger

Cost analysis

Audit support

Collaboration

Financial software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business (Finance/Accounting)

Tools

Google Workspace

Financial software

Job description

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Job Details

• Job: Finance Trainee/Apprentice/VIE
• Organization: Site Financial Control
• Schedule: Full time
• Employee Status: Trainee (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
• Job Type: Trainee / Internship
• Job Posting Date: 2026-11-02

This position is a 1 year, 30+ hours per week, Internship opportunity.

What You Will Do

• Assist with the preparation and analysis of financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes, gathering data and contributing to projections
• Participate in account reconciliation and general ledger activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Assist in cost analysis and tracking, identifying opportunities for efficiency and optimization
• Contribute to the development and implementation of financial controls and procedures
• Support internal and external audit preparations, providing necessary documentation and information
• Collaborate with various departments to gather financial data and provide financial insights
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as assigned by senior finance staff
• Learn and apply company-specific financial software and systems
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and adhere to ethical standards

What You Should Have

• Currently be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business, preferably with a concentration in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Prior internship/co-op experience with the preparation and analysis of financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements
• Have experience with budgeting and forecasting processes, gathering data, and contributing to projections
• Have experience with account reconciliation and general ledger activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Prior internship / co-op experience assisting in cost analysis and tracking, plus identifying opportunities for efficiency and optimization
• Experience with Google applications and financial softwares and systems

You will receive a best in class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value.

Our company culture gives all our employees the opportunity every day to #Dare.Care.Share.

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More information about Valeo: https://www.valeo.com