Intern - Accounting (SOX)

WEX•Maine, NY

1d•$20 - $25

About The Position

WEX Inc. is a global commerce platform that has been simplifying the way businesses operate for over 40 years. Our purpose is simple: to reduce administrative burdens, streamline payments, and manage mobility. With a team of over 7,200 professionals across 16 countries. Our specialties are employee benefits, business payments, and fleet/mobility solutions. We support more than 20 million SaaS accounts, 8 million Health Savings Accounts, and 19+ million vehicles worldwide. We're a growing company with a history of innovation and a focus on our customers, making this a great place to grow your career. The WEX Summer Internship Program: Learn, Lead, and Make an Impact Our 13-week paid internship program, running from late May to mid-August, is a chance for you to gain real-world experience and develop your skills. Recruiting begins in January and continues through March at our various locations across the U.S. You won't just be a bystander; you'll work on impactful projects and contribute to WEX’s mission. We provide mentorship, professional development, and weekly learning experiences to help you build confidence and leadership skills. High-performing interns may even get the chance to lead their own initiatives. We offer remote, hybrid, and onsite options for flexibility, and our goal is to bring top interns back full-time or offer them extended roles during the school year. Imagine starting your career with a company that’s building what's next. Your future starts here. About the team/role: In this Accounting/SOX Internship role you will be helping out the Finance team, with various responsibilities. You will assist in the development, implementation, and enhancement of our SOX program and wider financial control maturity. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial compliance, risk management, and internal controls. This role will also be supporting projects the Finance and Accounting teams are working on driven by change that impact our financial reporting.

Requirements

Must be a rising junior or senior enrolled in an accredited program pursuing a degree or certificate in Accounting, Finance, or a related degree.
Understanding of accounting principles is essential with a mindset to identify and assess financial risks.

Nice To Haves

Passion for innovation and driving change.
Sharp analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving.
Solid project management.
Clear communications both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Support financial control projects that drive operational improvements.
Analyze business processes, risks, and controls in collaboration with finance, operations, and technology teams.
Help build and enhance internal control frameworks for compliance.
Contribute to initiatives proactively addressing risk driven by process and technology changes.
Lead internal projects that deliver strategic insights to leadership.
Assist with internal and external audit tasks.