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. 

 

Position starts in January 2027. Students in this role can expect to work approximately 20 hours per week.

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
• 3^rd or 4^th 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.