Finance & Accounting Intern

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.

THE ROLE As a year-round Finance & Accounting Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting Oshkosh Corporation’s financial operations while applying what you are learning in the classroom to real business situations.

Opportunities are available across several Finance and Accounting teams, and interns may be matched to assignments based on their skills, interests, academic background, and business needs. Depending on your assignment, you may gain experience in areas such as corporate accounting, financial reporting, tax, treasury, financial analysis, or financial systems and controls.

You’ll work alongside Finance and Accounting professionals, contribute to meaningful projects and recurring business processes, and develop an understanding of how financial information supports decision-making across a global organization.

As a year-round intern, you'll have the opportunity to build deeper experience over time while maintaining flexibility around your academic schedule.

YOUR IMPACTAs a Finance & Accounting Intern, your responsibilities may include:

Supporting monthly and quarterly close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting

Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and other special projects

Supporting fixed asset accounting and related financial processes

Preparing and reviewing financial reports, schedules, and account activity

Assisting with sales and use tax returns, exemption certificates, and related compliance activities

Supporting federal, state, and international income tax processes and reporting

Conducting tax research and assisting with sales and use tax audits

Reconciling tax accounts and maintaining information related to state income tax payments and refunds

Supporting international tax activities, including foreign true-up calculations and country-by-country reporting

Assisting with daily treasury operations and banking activities

Performing bank and cash reconciliations

Monitoring and tracking treasury operational metrics and benchmarks

Supporting cash management activities and related financial transactions

Assisting with financial controls, compliance requirements, and audit support

Supporting the implementation or improvement of financial and treasury systems, processes, and procedures

Preparing documentation, reports, invoices, expense information, and other financial records

Identifying opportunities to improve, simplify, or automate Finance and Accounting processes

Collaborating with Finance professionals and business partners across Oshkosh MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field

Interest in developing a career in accounting, finance, tax, treasury, or a related area Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and business partners

Ability to work year-round, with approximately 20 hours per week during the academic year and full-time availability during summer and school breaks STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS Experience, coursework, or interest in one or more of the following is a plus:

Financial or managerial accounting

Corporate accounting and financial reporting

Taxation

Treasury or cash management

Budgeting and forecasting

Account reconciliations and journal entries

Financial analysis

Internal controls, audit, or compliance

Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools

Accounting or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

Data analytics, reporting, or visualization

Process improvement or automation

Strong organizational and time-management skills EXPERIENCE YOU WILL GAIN Through this internship, you will have the opportunity to:

Apply accounting and finance concepts to real-world business activities

Gain hands-on experience with the financial processes of a large global organization

Build experience in areas such as Corporate Accounting, Tax, and Treasury Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial processes

Develop analytical, problem-solving, and financial…