Accounting Co-op

Cirrus Aircraft • Duluth, MN

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About The Position

The Accounting Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the accounting team’s day-to-day financial operations, month-end close activities, financial reporting, reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives. The position provides exposure to a variety of accounting functions in a manufacturing environment and practical experience with financial systems, internal controls, and business processes. The intern will work closely with accounting professionals and cross-functional teams to support accurate financial reporting and operational excellence.

The intern must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check and complete the entire duration of the internship. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Be an active junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Be willing and able to enroll in a Co-Op or internship credit course and fulfill all requirements to receive academic credit and/or make degree progress.
• Provide any school documentation required for participation in a Co-Op Program.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Have strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Be able to complete the entire duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Support monthly balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Maintain prepaid expenses and accrual schedules.
• Support financial reporting and audit requests.
• Perform accounting research and ad hoc analyses as assigned.
• Assist with documentation of business processes and internal controls.
• Compile, organize, and reconcile financial data from various systems.
• Support cost accounting, inventory, fixed asset, lease accounting, warranty, deferred revenue, or other special projects as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process documentation.
• Collaborate with team members across Finance, Operations, and other departments.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern