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
• 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.