Accounting Intern

AAF International offers the most comprehensive clean air solutions available across the globe. Selling under the American Air Filter and the AAF International brand names, AAF International has been an industry pioneer since 1921 with manufacturing operations in 22 countries with over 6000 employees globally. Our products are the industry benchmarks for quality and performance. Our applications include commercial, industrial and residential solutions from the filters used in your home to the most critical cleanroom and power generation applications.

We are a member of the Daikin Group, the world's largest air conditioning provider with $30 billion in revenue and over 75,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1924, Daikin has grown into a diversified industrial manufacturing company offering solutions in clean, air, air conditioning, refrigeration, chemicals, oil hydraulics, defense systems and electronics.

Our culture of continuous improvement, safety, and world class operations is driven by our people-centered management philosophy. This philosophy is built around mutual selection: that while AAF seeks top talent people to join and deliver on our team, we also want each team member to receive job satisfaction, growth & development, and continued happiness in being a long-term member of the AAF family. This is fueled by our belief in treating our people, our supply partners, our customers and our environment with the trust and respect we each require, and our passion to give back to our community for our success.

Read more about our philosophy at: http://www.daikin.com/about/corporate/philosophy/index.html

AAF International is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, uniform servicemember status, age, disability or any other legally recognized protected personal characteristics.

Position Objective:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Intern to support our accounting and finance team. This role is ideal for a current college student or recent graduate pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field who is looking to gain hands-on experience in a professional business environment. The intern will assist with journal entries, account reconciliations, reporting, and administrative tasks while learning core accounting processes and best practices.

Key Accountabilities:

Accounting Duties

• Prepare and post routine journal entries under supervision.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
• Support account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Help maintain general ledger accuracy and supporting documentation.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed.
• Compile financial data for internal reports and analysis.
• Organize and maintain accounting records, files, and documentation.
• Support audits by gathering requested information and schedules.

Administrative Duties

• Scan, file, and organize accounting documents.
• Enter data into accounting systems and spreadsheets accurately.
• Assist with scheduling meetings and preparing materials.
• Respond to internal inquiries and route requests appropriately.
• Perform general office support duties for the accounting department.

Position Requirements:

• Current college student or recent graduate in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, office, or customer service experience.
• Familiarity with ERP or accounting software systems.
• Experience using Excel formulas, pivot tables, or data analysis tools.

What You'll Gain

• Practical experience in corporate accounting and finance operations.
• Exposure to month-end close and reporting processes.
• Mentorship from experienced accounting professionals.
• Opportunity to develop technical, analytical, and professional skills.