Mercury Marine: Accounting Intern

Position Overview

As part of the talented Central Accounting team, you will obtain hands-on experience with month-end close activities, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives within a fast-paced accounting environment. You work closely with accounting and finance teams while gaining exposure to corporate accounting processes and internal controls. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions

• Assist with monthly fixed asset accounting activities, including asset additions, transfers, disposals, and depreciation calculations.
• Support physical asset verification projects and fixed asset audits.
• Support intercompany accounting processes, including recording and reconciling intercompany transactions.
• Assist with monthly & quarterly close activities.
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting journal entries.
• Analyze financial data and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Assist with special projects, reporting requests, and ad hoc analyses as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls, and U.S. GAAP requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum second semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits.
• Availability to work full-time (40 or more hours per week) during the months May through August of 2027.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent academic standing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Junior or senior standing in an Accounting or Finance program.
• Prior internship, co-op, or accounting-related work experience.
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control concepts.
• Continuous improvement mindset and interest in process automation.

Working Conditions

• Learning Opportunities: Our Student Program is designed to provide hands-on experience in a professional setting. You will work alongside experienced professionals and get a chance to apply your academic knowledge to real-world tasks.
• Project Work: The work environment is supportive, collaborative, and conducive to learning. Student co-ops or interns typically work on specific projects or tasks that contribute to the organization's goals. This may range from supporting larger projects to handling smaller, individual assignments.
• Hours: Co-ops and Interns are expected to work a full 40-hour work week.
• Feedback and Performance Reviews: As a co-op or intern, you will receive feedback and performance reviews throughout your assignment. We value the importance for interns to understand their progress and areas for improvement.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $18.00-27.50 per hour. The actual hourly rate offered will vary depending on multiple factors including year in school/credits earned, degree, job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate's qualifications and the business context.

About Mercury Marine

Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Marine® is the world's leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. A division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications. Mercury empowers boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world. The company's industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines, Mercury MerCruiser® sterndrive and inboard packages, Mercury propellers, Mercury inflatable boats, Mercury SmartCraft® electronics, Land 'N' Sea marine parts distribution and Mercury and Quicksilver® parts and oils. More information is available at MercuryMarine.com.