Accounting Co - Op - Fall - SMP Plant

Location

United States of America, Ohio, Wickliffe

SMP/Eastlake – Finance – On‑Site – Full Time

The student will gain exposure to and be involved with the Daily P&L, travel expense processing, account reconciliations, and related SOX compliance. The role will also include the analysis of variable cost, and ensuring department managers understand and receive information regarding cost. This role will provide support in performing accounts analysis and reconciliation work.

• Preparation and reporting of variable cost, including working with department managers to track and report cost and EHS.
• Support operations team with data analysis, responding to financial inquiries, reporting and decision support as needed.
• Month end close support through GL entry compilation.
• Review and prepare various prepaid and accruals as necessary.
• Prepare month‑end balance sheet reconciliations, as assigned.
• SOX compliance, document internal controls for auditing compliance within the parameters of the SOX Control Document. Assist with quarterly testing requirements.
• Perform internal auditing (test controls) of various documents/functions within the organization to ensure compliance with critical control measures.
• Perform other duties as designated by the supervisor.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, clients, co‑workers and supervisors.

• Knowledge of related accounting and finance principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Good writing skills and interpersonal skills.
• US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.

• Student pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance.

• $25.00 per hour / 40 hours a week.
• Housing stipend or travel stipend available (if qualifies).
• Opportunity for full‑time employment upon graduation.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.