Finance Intern

Job Description

Finance Intern | thyssenkrupp

The Tone:
This is a Finance Internship at thyssenkrupp, located in the United States. thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with over 93,000 employees and €33 billion in sales across 48 countries, developing solutions in climate protection, energy transition, digital transformation, and future mobility. This role is crucial for supporting the North America Finance team, offering hands-on experience in corporate finance operations through accounting, reporting, compliance, and project controlling activities, with exposure to international collaboration. The intern will contribute to financial accuracy and operational efficiency within a global framework.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary (30-40 hours/week, minimum 6 months)
• Location: In-person – United States

• Team: North America Finance team, collaborating across United States, Germany, Hungary, India, and Mexico.
• Mission: Support the North America Finance team by providing essential accounting, reporting, and compliance assistance to maintain accurate financial operations.
• Tech Stack: SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications, other financial systems, ERP systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage accounts payable and receivable operations, including invoice processing, customer billing, payment follow-ups, and collection activities.
• Execute general ledger activities by preparing and posting journal entries in SAP, ensuring financial transaction accuracy and proper documentation.
• Monitor project financial health by tracking project costs, purchase orders, and commitments, then preparing cost reports and variance analyses.
• Contribute to financial close processes, supporting month-end and year-end activities, bank reconciliations, and treasury inquiries.
• Ensure compliance by organizing and gathering supporting documentation for audits, customs duties, tax filings, and regulatory requirements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a master’s degree or possessing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration, coupled with a basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience: This is an entry-level internship; no prior professional experience is required.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications; strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with careful attention to detail; clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Bonus: Prior exposure to SAP, ERP systems, accounts payable, project controlling, or financial analysis.