Financial Systems & Solutions Intern (Summer 2027)

Vertiv Corporation; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv offers an internship in Financial Systems & Solutions to support ERP configurations and accounting processes across the Americas. You will assist with testing, data integrity, reporting, and process improvements while collaborating with Accounting, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders.

This role provides exposure to enterprise financial systems and opportunities to learn ERP platforms, reporting, and cross-functional project work in a dynamic environment at Vertiv.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, IS, or Analytics.
• Completed at least two years of undergrad coursework.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support ERP system configuration activities, testing efforts, and documentation updates.
• Assist in identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving accounting and financial system issues.
• Analyze business processes and recommend system or process enhancements to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) for system enhancements, upgrades, and new functionality.
• Assist in maintaining process documentation, standard operating procedures, and training materials.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, and IT teams to gather business requirements and support solution development.
• Help monitor and validate financial data integrity within ERP and reporting systems.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end activities as needed through system and reporting analysis.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and data analyses to support business and accounting needs.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, standardization, and process optimization.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc analyses as assigned.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Analytics (in progress)

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

JD Edwards ERP

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Vertiv designs, builds, and services critical infrastructure that enables vital applications for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities. We support today's growing mobile and cloud computing markets with a portfolio of power, thermal, and infrastructure management solutions. The Financial Systems & Solutions Intern will support the Accounting organization by assisting with ERP configurations, process enhancements, and system-driven issue resolution across the Americas region. This role provides exposure to accounting operations, financial systems, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration with Accounting, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders. The intern will help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, data integrity, reporting, and system controls while gaining hands‑on experience with enterprise financial systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support ERP system configuration activities, testing efforts, and documentation updates.
• Assist in identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving accounting and financial system issues.
• Analyze business processes and recommend system or process enhancements to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) for system enhancements, upgrades, and new functionality.
• Assist in maintaining process documentation, standard operating procedures, and training materials.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, and IT teams to gather business requirements and support solution development.
• Help monitor and validate financial data integrity within ERP and reporting systems.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end activities as needed through system and reporting analysis.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and data analyses to support business and accounting needs.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, standardization, and process optimization.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc analyses as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in financial systems, ERP platforms, accounting technology, or process improvement.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, or business process mapping.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self‑starter with a continuous improvement mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Exposure to ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, or similar platforms is a plus.

EDUCATION

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field.

Rising Junior or Senior preferred.

Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

No special physical requirements.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

No specific environmental demands.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

No travel required or minimal travel (< 5%) as needed.

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer‑first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network.

Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail]