Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

The Central Accounting Intern will participate in various activities to gain exposure to ContiTech Accounting/Finance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the accounting group as requested

• Prepare various weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual government surveys

• Administrative maintenance of various tools/systems (Blackline – external account reconciliation tool, CEMS – key contacts by plant, XALERTS – system access validation process, etc.)

• Aid with various month-end close related tasks

• Project-based task support related to accounting based on various legal entity and system integration changes

• Internal and external financial audit support

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Competitive pay

• Hands-on experience with the team

• Project experience

• Networking

• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in a US accredited accounting degree program

• Enrolled in school for the next 12 months and can dedicate at least 12 months toward this internship

• Able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during normal business hours (Mon-Fri)

• Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.8 or higher

• Minimum sophomore standing or higher

• Intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills

• Other Microsoft Office products experience (Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)

• Available to come onsite to Fairlawn, Ohio HQ for three (3) days/week

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Junior or higher class standing

• Coursework in Information Systems, Business Management, Finance

• SAP experience

• Power BI / Tableau experience

• Prior work experience with accounting / finance

• Multi-tasking ability

• Work well with others and drive for results!

• Able to work 20-25 hours per week during normal business hours (Mon-Fri)

• Able to work 40 hours per week during summer months (Jun-Jul-Aug)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.

Location:

Fairlawn, OH

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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