Accounting Intern

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Intern to join our finance team. This internship offers hands-on experience in manufacturing accounting and is designed for students pursuing a career in accounting or finance.

As an Accounting Intern, you will work directly with our accounting professionals to support daily financial tasks and operations. This is a valuable opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world manufacturing setting and gain practical experience with financial reporting, payroll, and general ledger reconciliation. 

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily accounting operations.
• Help with monthly/quarterly closing procedures.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university working towards a degree (Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Graduate)
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently within minimal supervision
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications-MS Outlook, Word and Excel
•  Comfortable working with confidential information

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.