Corporate Accounting Intern

Position Summary

The 2027 Summer Intern will support Corporate Accounting's lease accounting transformation, with a primary focus on migrating lease data to a new software platform and helping centralize lease accounting across Southwire. This role will provide hands-on experience in data integrity, system migration, testing, process documentation, and core lease accounting activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with structured data, grounded in fundamental accounting concepts, and curious enough to investigate issues through resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, cleansing, organizing, and validating lease data for migration to the new lease accounting software.
• Reconcile source data to lease agreements, accounting records, and system reports; investigate and document differences.
• Support data mapping and conversion activities, including identifying missing, inconsistent, or duplicate information.
• Execute defined system and user acceptance test scenarios; document results, defects, and follow-up items.
• Validate migrated lease data and system calculations for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in developing process documentation, standard operating procedures, and control support for centralized lease accounting.
• Collaborate with Corporate Accounting and cross-functional stakeholders to gather information and resolve data or process issues.
• Summarize project status, findings, and recommendations for the project team and intern project expo.
• Perform other accounting and project-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Completion of introductory accounting coursework; exposure to lease accounting or ASC 842 is a plus, but not required.
• Comfort working with structured data and large data sets; strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, lookups, and basic data validation; experience with Power Query or other data tools is a plus.
• Ability to analyze discrepancies, ask thoughtful questions, and follow issues through resolution.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Strong organization, planning, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Flexible Work Schedules