Accounting Intern

Kao•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Accounting Intern or Co-op is part of the Accounting & Finance function for the Americas region and reports to the Accounting Supervisor. The intern supports General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cost Accounting, and other accounting and finance functions. Duties include filing and copying financial documents, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, posting payments, processing invoices, and preparing and generating reports. The role involves using SAP or other accounting systems to maintain records and master data, prepare financial schedules, and complete reconciliations. The intern communicates with internal departments, Kao affiliates, external vendors, and customers to clarify information and follow up on questions. Other accounting and finance duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Actively pursuing a collegiate degree in Accounting or Finance, with at least two years at an accredited college or university.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite applications.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Experience with SAP or another accounting system.

Responsibilities

Complete bank and account reconciliations.
File and copy financial documents and data.
Prepare journal entries, account updates, and maintenance in the SAP accounting system.
Generate financial reports in SAP or other accounting systems.
Create and prepare financial support schedules.
Review invoices for accuracy and completeness.
Record documents in SAP by vendor account.
Process invoices for payment via check, ACH, and wire.
Complete daily cash reconciliations to report cash inflows and outflows.
Maintain SAP master data for vendors and customers.
Communicate with internal departments and Kao affiliates to clarify information and follow up.
Respond to external vendors’ or customers’ questions and confirm details.
Perform other accounting and finance duties as needed.