Corporate Accounting Intern

About the role

Southwire's College Programs provide valuable experience to students pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher through meaningful, project-based work. Interns receive a project at the beginning of the summer and present it in a project expo at the end. This role supports Corporate Accounting's lease accounting transformation, with a primary focus on migrating lease data to a new software platform and helping centralize lease accounting across Southwire.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, cleansing, organizing, and validating lease data for migration to the new lease accounting software
• Reconcile source data to lease agreements, accounting records, and system reports; investigate and document differences
• Support data mapping and conversion activities, including identifying missing, inconsistent, or duplicate information
• Execute defined system and user acceptance test scenarios; document results, defects, and follow-up items
• Validate migrated lease data and system calculations for completeness and accuracy
• Assist in developing process documentation, standard operating procedures, and control support for centralized lease accounting
• Collaborate with Corporate Accounting and cross-functional stakeholders to gather information and resolve data or process issues
• Summarize project status, findings, and recommendations for the project team and intern project expo
• Perform other accounting and project-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Completion of introductory accounting coursework; exposure to lease accounting or ASC 842 is a plus, but not required
• Comfort working with structured data and large data sets; strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, lookups, and basic data validation; experience with Power Query or other data tools is a plus
• Ability to analyze discrepancies, ask thoughtful questions, and follow issues through resolution
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Strong organization, planning, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable transportation to and from work

Pay and schedule

• Pay Rate: $20.00 – $23.00
• Shift: May 17th – Aug 6th

Benefits

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Flexible Work Schedules