Finance & Accounting Development Program 2026 (Euclid, OH)

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Job Title: Finance & Accounting Development Program

Location: Cleveland, OH

Target Program Dates: June 25th, 2026

Req ID: 28583

Are You the Missing Linc?

Lincoln Electric is looking for bright, driven individuals to join our Finance & Accounting Development Program—designed to connect your academic foundation with real-world, hands-on experience. As a participant, you’ll Be the Linc between your education and a future in advanced manufacturing, innovation, and leadership.

ShapeWhat Sets Us Apart

• LincPal Program: Get paired with a Lincoln Electric employee to guide your experience.
• Professional Development: Participate in workshops and leadership development opportunities that support your growth.
• Hands-On Training: Gain practical experience through guided instruction and real-world applications.
• Networking & Culture: Participate in program social events, team-building activities, and community service.
• Career Pathway: Explore advancement opportunities within the organization.
  
  

Overview of the Program

Step into the world of global finance with Lincoln Electric’s 2026 Finance and Accounting Development Program! This is an outstanding entry level position that will expose you to various processes within the Corporate Accounting & Finance function. Members of the Finance & Accounting Development Program will rotate over a two-year period in a variety of functional areas, including Financial Reporting, General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Business Development, etc. They will also assist in Corporate Accounting / Finance projects and initiatives.

Potential Projects

• Support audits of newly acquired businesses, including inventory validation and integration of financial controls.
• Prepare financial reports that highlight key performance metrics, trends, and variances to support decision-making.
• Assist in building and updating financial forecasts and annual budgets.
• Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly and annual filings (10-Q, 10-K).
• Assist with audits of key financial and operational controls across various business units.
• Assist with physical inventories for divisions and subsidiaries.
• Prepare journal entries and perform account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or having achieved a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance by June 2026
• Eligible to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing or achieved a master's degree or CPA designation
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Previous Accounting or Financial experience
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Must be highly motivated and possess excellent analytical and communication skill
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  
  

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.