Accounting Intern at Methode Electronics in Southfield, MI

Summary: Methode Electronics is a company focused on providing electronic solutions, and they are seeking an Accounting Intern to support their Accounts Receivable and Accounting functions. The role involves assisting with invoice generation, cash application, and maintaining organized financial records for audit readiness, along with collaborating on month-end close activities. Responsibilities: - Assist in generating and distributing customer invoices - Support cash application activities, including posting payments (ACH, wire, checks) - Organize and maintain digital financial records and documentation for audit readiness - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, operations, customer service) - Review and work to clear debits and credits open on accounts - Review auto-voucher batches, post invoices, save invoices for AP clerks to process, and get approval for freight invoices - Helping Accounting team with month-end close responsibilities - Working with Accounting team to process Intercompany reconciliations - Assist in the consolidation, preparation, and reporting of external basis financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and compliant with SEC regulations - Prepare journal entries, analyses, and reconciliations for consolidation entries, including intercompany loans, dividends, and distributions Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field - Interest in pursuing a career in accounting, finance, or credit/collections - Strong interpersonal, written, and communication skills - High attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and strong organizational skills - Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) (VLOOKUP and pivot tables a plus) Required Skills: Accounts Receivable, Invoice generation, Cash application, Financial record keeping, Audit readiness, Month-end close, Intercompany reconciliations, Journal entries, Financial statement preparation, U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, Microsoft Office, Excel VLOOKUP, Excel pivot tables Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, Wellness program, Time off benefits, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution