Finance/Accounting Internship

International develops commercial vehicles and sustainable transportation solutions. Its Finance and Accounting Internship provides hands-on experience supporting financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, accounting operations, audits, compliance, and process improvement, including the exploration of AI tools for business efficiency.

What you'll do:

• Financial Analysis: Support financial analysis by gathering data, preparing reports, and identifying trends to support business decision-making
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist with the budgeting and forecasting processes through data collection and analysis to ensure accurate and timely budget projections
• Financial Reporting: Participate in the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and other financial analysis as required
• Financial Record-keeping: Assist in maintaining accurate financial records, including journal entries, transaction entries, and reconciliations in accounting systems
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Support the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes by assisting in invoice processing, vendor communication, and customer billing
• Internal Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audit preparations by providing necessary documentation and explanations for financial transactions
• Compliance & Regulation: Gain an understanding of financial regulations and assist in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and accounting standards
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement, sales, and operations, to gather financial data and understand their impact on the overall financial picture
• Relationship Building & Networking: Build long-term relationships with follow interns and current full-time professionals as you learn about culture of development and careers paths opportunities here at International
• Financial Software & Tools: Work with various financial software and other tools used in the company and participate in training sessions if required
• Ad-hoc Projects: Contribute to special finance and accounting projects assigned by the finance team to gain exposure to different aspects of financial management

What they're looking for:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree
• For Legal Jobs: Pursuing a Juris Doctor degree or Doctor of Law degree (J.D.)
• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B or F-1 status)
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Accounting
• At least Sophomore standing for undergrad at the time of application
• Able to work at least 12 weeks (starting the end of May or early June through August)
• Previous applicable internships
• Self-starter with an entrepreneur mind-set and follow-through on commitments
• Proven teamwork, collaboration and leadership skills
• Critical thinking with the ability to analyze and solve problems
• Interest in exploring AI tools and functionality to improve processes and increase efficiency

Benefits:

• Paid time off (PTO) during the assignment
• Paid company holidays during the assignment
• 12-week paid internship program based in Lisle, Illinois
• Opportunity for Senior standing interns to apply and interview for International’s full-time Finance and Accounting Leadership Development Program (FALD)