Franklin Electric
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Corporate Accounting Intern - Summer 2026
Skip the busywork
ApplyBolt rewrites your resume for this exact role and hits submit. You just pick the jobs.
Resume tailored to this roleApplied in secondsTrack every application
Download the appAbout this role
Franklin Electric is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Accounting Intern to join our Corporate Accounting team. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience supporting key accounting functions within a global organization. The intern will assist with transactional accounting activities, preparation of month-end close journal entries, supporting workpapers, account reconciliations, and both internal and external financial reporting. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to develop practical accounting skills, collaborate with experienced finance professionals, and gain exposure to the processes that support accurate and timely financial reporting in a dynamic corporate environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Enter transactions into various accounting systems
- Preparation of: journal entries, supporting workpapers, and reconciliations
- Month end analysis and reporting
- Contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned, focusing on Corporate Accounting process improvement initiatives
- Assist with SEC filings, as needed
- Collaborate with other accounting staff to support overall department goals and objectives
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Skills and Abilities
- Strong attention to detail
- Intermediate knowledge of accounting and financial statements
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to complete some moderately repetitive tasks
- Task oriented self-starter
Education, Experience, and Skills
- Junior or Senior status currently pursuing a degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field (required).
- Active participation in extracurricular activities aligned with area of study (preferred).
- GPA of 3.2 or higher (Preferred).
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience using pivot tables (required).
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (required).
Franklin Electric Intern Program
As a global company, Franklin Electric offers many opportunities to build your experience and knowledge. Our Intern positions offer responsibility, autonomy, and best-in-class training. The Franklin Electric Intern Program includes networking opportunities, lunch and learns, many opportunities for team building (like the competitive Intern Cornhole Tournament), and a presentation to Senior Leaders and Executives in the company.
Come join our Intern Program where you will not only grow in your career - but you will know you are a part of a company that is making a difference worldwide. Take a look at this video to see our Global Headquarters here in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Come join our Intern Program where you will not only grow in your career - but you will know you are a part of a company that is making a difference worldwide. Take a look at this video to see our Global Headquarters here in Fort Wayne, Indiana.