Job Title

Accounting Intern

Job Family

Job Description

The Accounting Intern is a part-time position designed to give exposure to various aspects of Accounting, with emphasis on sub-ledger processes. The position is part of the Americas Division HQ and provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience and exposure to industry accounting.

The position is part of the Finance/Accounting shared services environment supporting manufacturing processes including accounts payable, sales invoicing, cash application, sales tax and payroll. There is exposure to many facets of a manufacturing business environment since most processes have an up-stream/down-stream impact on Finance/Accounting. The environment is high volume, fast paced and includes multiple currency transactions, balance sheet account reconciliations and multiple software applications, including SAP. Processes include both manual and electronic document delivery, as well as automated processing (e.g. 3-way match, OCR, JE uploads). We are highly focused on accuracy, efficiency and internal control. There is exposure to various audits, including External Auditors, Corporate Internal Auditors, SOX Auditors and Sales Tax Auditors.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Transaction Processing-process and post documents, including accounts payable, customer invoicing and cash application. Vendor statement reconciliation.

• Sales Tax-sales tax return processing and payment, tax research, audit support.

• General Ledger/Analysis/Audit-spreadsheet analysis, balance sheet account reconciliations, support audit information requests, exposure to payroll accounting.

• Continuous Improvement/Special Projects-identify and recommend process improvements. Evaluate metrics and make recommendations regarding error reduction. Review/revise written procedures.

Work Hours: Part-time; minimum 20 hours per week

Start Date: May/June 2023

Duration: 6-month minimum commitment required; may extend up to 18 months

Education Requirements: Junior or senior class level student pursuing a BS or MSA degree in Accounting

Other Requirements: Accounting and general ledger understanding, strong analytical and communication skills.

Hourly Rate: $20 per hour

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Job ID

1899

Employment Type

Part time

Work Hours

20

Travel Required

Primary Location

HYG US Greenville, NC (Headquarters)

Address

1400 Sullivan Drive

Zip Code

27834

Field-Based

No

Relocation Assistance Available

No

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled