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.

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.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Location: Plant 10 - Fond du Lac, WI

Workplace Category: Onsite

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.