Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Continental

The Tone:
This is a part-time Accounting Intern position at Continental, tentatively scheduled to begin in early-mid November 2026. Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist, founded in 1871. The company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and employs approximately 76,000 people across 54 countries and markets. Its Tires group sector alone generated sales of 13.8 billion euros in fiscal 2025, employing around 53,000 people worldwide across 19 production and 16 development sites. This internship offers the opportunity to support various accounting and finance functions, providing practical experience in a professional business environment and exposure to financial processes, systems, reporting activities, and continuous improvement initiatives that support daily operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: Onsite

• Mission: Support daily accounting and finance operations by assisting with financial processes, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Tech Stack: SAP Vendor Invoice Management (VIM), PASAM, SIVIS

What You’ll Actually Do
• Invoice Processing: Process invoices using SAP Vendor Invoice Management (VIM).
• Account Reconciliation: Assist with GR/IR account reconciliation activities, and review and reconcile vendor statements.
• Fixed Asset Management: Support fixed asset inventory cycle counts and record maintenance, and perform asset tagging and scanning activities within PASAM.
• Financial Entries: Prepare and post journal entries as assigned.
• Support Tickets & Requests: Submit and monitor SIVIS service tickets, and follow up on Electronic Service Requests (ESRs) and related accounting items.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 and be of sophomore standing or higher.
• Experience: Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required for this position; Continental will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future. No relocation assistance is offered for this position.
• Skills: Ability to work onsite a minimum of 20 hours per week during normal business hours (Monday through Friday) and commit to completing the full duration of the internship assignment. Successful candidates will be self-managed and detail-oriented.
• Bonus: Availability to work 30+ hours per week. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel. A basic understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts. Strong organizational and time management skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.