Asset, Inventory and Travel Accounting Intern

Daimler Truck AG • Portland, OR

5d • $21 - $29 • Hybrid

About The Position

This internship supports the Accounts Payable, Inventory, and Travel teams at Daimler Truck North America (DTNA). The intern will work across the Inventory/Asset and Accounts Payable teams to help improve the travel expense program, including processes related to credit limits, personal charges, and cross-charging to Daimler Truck Financial Services. The role offers exposure to inventory and asset management, which are significant areas of DTNA’s balance sheet, and an opportunity to learn SAP MRP software and tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Microsoft Power Automate. Interns gain experience through real-life learning opportunities and are expected to work in accordance with DTNA’s values of passion, respect, integrity, and discipline. Internships begin in May or June. Interns may be considered for a full-time position after the internship, subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

The position is based in Portland, Oregon, with a hybrid schedule of four days in the office and one day remote. Relocation assistance may be available to eligible candidates. Hourly pay ranges from $21 to $29, based on anticipated graduation year. The role is intended for students currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher, or recent graduates within one year of the position start date, in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program or higher at an accredited college or university, or graduated within one year of the position start date in May or June.
• Pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of Procure to Pay and willingness to learn more from process experts.
• Ability to create useful visual analytics using large amounts of data.
• Analytical ability to identify data relationships and drivers.
• Ability to work through ambiguity to identify best practices.
• Passion for driving positive business or department outcomes.
• Ability to analyze complex end-to-end processes.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to learning.
• Strong data analytics and data-tool skills.
• Continuous-improvement mindset.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Creative mindset and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or familiarity with visualization software or data science tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Inventory, and Asset Accounting teams to develop an understanding of the Procure to Pay process.
• Lead a visualization project using Power BI, Alteryx, and/or Tableau to develop dashboarding solutions related to Travel Expense and Non-PO purchases.
• Develop and/or maintain department metrics, including improving data collection, visualization, and distribution processes.
• Develop a sustainable methodology for maintaining KPIs.
• Manage a data or analytics project from start to completion.
• Share insights and drive outcomes independently and collaboratively.
• Identify ways to improve data reliability, efficiency, and quality.
• Recognize and adopt best practices in reporting and analysis.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture.

Benefits

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews and mock interviews.
• Housing and transportation stipend.
• Employee resource groups.
• Event ticket offering, based on corporate availability.
• Company social events.
• Relocation assistance may be available to candidates who meet eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern