Finance Intern (August - December 2024)
Date: Jun 20, 2024
Location: Chattanooga, TN, US, 37416
Company: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker and is on the road to number one. Come join our team and you could be part of that ride. For our employees, Volkswagen stands for more than just efficient and sustainable products - it’s an expression of who they are and how they move through life. Become a part of the Volkswagen of America experience and work with people who are passionate, innovative, enthusiastic, and high performing team players. Everyone deserves a better car and everyone deserves a better company - it’s a Volkswagen thing.
VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities.
The internship program at Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations is intended to provide college / university students and recent graduates the opportunity to use and develop skills they have learned in the classroom by working at our state-of-the-art production facility, and to provide Volkswagen Chattanooga the opportunity to develop talent for potential future entry-level positions.
Summary
Our internships are full-time positions (40 hrs/week). Candidates will be expected to be available to work during normal business hours (Monday – Friday; exact hours will vary by position and some positions might require work on Saturdays). To be eligible for the internship program, candidates are required to be enrolled at an accredited post-secondary educational institution or have graduated from one within the 6 months prior to the start date of the internship. Candidates who do not meet this guideline will not be considered. This position will start in August and end in December 2024. Applications for later terms will not be accepted at this time.
Responsibilities
As an intern, the applicant will have the opportunity to build their analytical and technical skills in accounting and finance in an international/multi-cultural environment. The intern will work with local directors, managers, and specialists to accomplish the goals of the finance department. The intern will be a contributing member of the team and will gain hands-on experience with month-end close processes, labor and overhead budgeting, reporting and analysis, and essential presentation skills.
Specific duties include:
- Creating financial presentations using Excel, Powerpoint, and ThinkCell which require accuracy and attention to detail
- Analyze and report on monthly financial results, including variance analysis (actual vs budget)
- Support month-end close process and consolidation of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow)
- Analyze department requests for expenditures
- Review month-end and ad-hoc reporting for content and accuracy
- Supporting with miscellaneous tasks for special events
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education:
- Required: 2+ years towards Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
Skills:
- Microsoft Office - Excel, Powerpoint, ThinkCell
- Analytical and conceptual thinking
- Customer focus.
- Communication
- Flexibility
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
- Fluency in English is required, Spanish or German language is a plus!
- Exposure to Enterprise Resource Software (ie: SAP)
- Familiar with basic financial statements structure
Scope and Magnitude
Pay Rates based on level of education:
Junior $18/hour
Senior $20/hour
Recent Graduate $24/hour
This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its employees. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its employees regarding job security.
This Organization Participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Nearest Major Market: Chattanooga
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