Accounting & Finance Intern

thyssenkrupp Automotive is hiring an Accounting & Finance Intern to support its North America Finance team. The intern will assist with accounting, accounts payable, reporting, compliance, project controlling, treasury, and SAP-related activities.

What you'll do:

• Support invoice processing, customer billing, receivables monitoring, payment follow-ups, and collection activities
• Prepare and post journal entries in SAP and review financial transactions for accuracy and maintain supporting documentation for accounting entries
• Support month-end and year-end close activities
• Assist with tracking project costs, purchase orders, and commitments
• Prepare cost reports, variance analyses, and project financial summaries
• Support project financial reporting and documentation requirements
• Assist with bank transaction research, reconciliations, and treasury inquiries
• Collect and organize supporting documentation for audits and compliance reviews
• Organize documentation related to customs duties, tax filings, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain financial trackers, spreadsheets, and reporting databases
• Support data extraction, validation, and analysis from SAP and other financial systems
• Assist with ad hoc financial analyses and continuous process improvement initiatives

What they're looking for:

• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with careful attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate documentation
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across international teams
• Eligible to work full time in the United States, without sponsorship
• Prefer a candidate who is pursuing a master's degree in finance, Accounting, or Business Administration, or have completed a bachelor's degree in one of these fields
• Would also consider a candidate who is pursing a Bachelor's degree and has had previous internship experience
• Prior exposure to SAP, ERP systems, accounts payable, project controlling, or financial analysis is preferred but not required