Accounting & Finance Intern (Summer 2026 - 2… at Ciena · Baltimore

Summary: Ciena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, committed to a people-first approach. They are seeking an Accounting Intern for a 2-month internship in Summer 2026, where the intern will gain hands-on accounting experience and assist the global accounting team with various accounting functions. Responsibilities: - Understand internal financial process - Gain knowledge of Oracle ERP and other accounting applications - Understand Ciena business operations, revenue recognition process, Inventory management, Warranty expense booking and other core accounting processes - Get deeper understanding of Internal and External reporting requirements including SEC filings, preparation of 10Q and 10k etc - Get a thorough understanding of Global payroll process, data gathering and Integration with HCM - Understand preparation of journal entries related to monthly General Ledger activity and adjusting journal entries - Analyze and research financial information pertaining to statements of operations, assets, liabilities, and capital - Gain understanding of the audit/review of our financial statements by our external/Internal auditors - Assist with performing research on technical accounting matters, as they may arise - All other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Understand internal financial process - Gain knowledge of Oracle ERP and other accounting applications - Understand Ciena business operations, revenue recognition process, Inventory management, Warranty expense booking and other core accounting processes - Get deeper understanding of Internal and External reporting requirements including SEC filings, preparation of 10Q and 10k etc - Get a thorough understanding of Global payroll process, data gathering and Integration with HCM - Understand preparation of journal entries related to monthly General Ledger activity and adjusting journal entries - Analyze and research financial information pertaining to statements of operations, assets, liabilities, and capital - Gain understanding of the audit/review of our financial statements by our external/Internal auditors - Assist with performing research on technical accounting matters, as they may arise - All other duties as assigned - Current undergraduate students at Senior level with studies in the areas of Accounting or Finance Preferred Qualifications: - Demonstrated leadership in work and/or academics - Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact comfortably at all levels of the organization including with senior level leaders - Excellent technical skills including a strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) - Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented, dynamic and changing environment - Ability to pay close attention to detail - Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously - Ability to influence and think creative and strategically - Ability to analyze and problem solving - Must be able to work flexible hours based on business needs Required Skills: Oracle ERP, Accounting, Revenue recognition, Inventory management, Warranty expense booking, SEC filings, 10Q preparation, 10K preparation, Global payroll process, Journal entries, General Ledger, Financial statement analysis, Audit process, Technical accounting research, Microsoft Office Suite Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Company-paid holidays, Paid sick leave, Vacation pay as required by applicable laws