Co-Op Student - Accounting

Overview The Accounting Co-Op role will perform a wide range of responsibilities within the Corporate accounting team. These responsibilities consist of monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, internal control testing and validation, standard costing, and budgeting/forecasting. Responsibilities • Prepare and post various monthly journal entries for various BISSELL Inc subsidiaries • Prepare monthly account reconciliations within the corporate reporting timelines. Communicate, investigate, and resolve discrepancies as necessary. • Investigate detailed transactions with Oracle as needed in order to identify discrepancies and irregularities before the monthly close timeline. • Provide variance analysis on changes between Plan/Update/Actual amounts. Provide support, including financial analysis to business partners. • Enter purchase requisitions and receive against PO for the Accounting department. • Backfill for open positions or temporary leave of absences. • Perform account inquiries and schedules on an as needed basis. • Complete various audit and tax requests for year-end audit and statutory audits. • Ad hoc and other responsibilities as necessary Qualifications Preferred Experience / Education: • Pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance • Currently attending college or university • 3rd or 4th year college student • Prior experience within Accounting or Finance, either through paid/unpaid internships or work experience Specialized Training or Skills Required: • Must have experience with Microsoft Excel. Apply tot his job