Accounting Intern

ITW Global Brands specializes in servicing the Auto Aftermarket, selling car care products under the Black Magic®, Blue Coral®, Fast Orange®, Fix-A-Flat®, Genuine Innovations®, Gumout®, No Touch®, Permatex®, Rain-X®, Slime®, and Spray Nine® brands. These brands compete in the wiper blade, engine repair, hand cleaner, appearance, cleaners & degreasers, tire repair and performance products segments of the Automotive Aftermarket. Many of our brands are #1 in their respective categories.

We're committed to investing in our people and aim to support our colleagues in their development and long-term career growth with ITW. Our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner. We aspire for everyone to perform to their full potential and value the unique and diverse perspectives, experiences and ideas that makes us better together. The ITW Business Model gives us the tools to focus on what's most important, and we're grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk. We're proud of what we do and even more proud of how we do it.

ITW Global Brands is seeking a rising Junior or Senior for the Accounting Internship located in our Houston, TX office from mid May until beginning of August 2024. This internship will get a chance to learn the basics of Corporate Accounting including preparing and recording journal entries, preparing account reconciliation, costing, and accounts receivable. The position requires a highly organized individual capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assist in monthly close process

• Prepare monthly journal entries and accounts reconciliations

• Assist in performing standard cost updates for items

• Inventory Management to ensure trial balance matches general ledger

• Assist Accounts Receivable in research of customer deductions

• Review Resale Certificates to ensure compliance

• Review Record Retention documentation and discard any outdated records

Expected Learnings:

• Ability to book month end journal entries

• Complete Account Reconciliations

• Update standard cost for items

• Ability to research and resolve inventory issues

• Rising Junior or Senior currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance related field

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Understanding of basic accounting and financial concepts

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Good organizational and multi-tasking skills in fast paced environment

• Strong analytical skills

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms and regularly required to walk. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.