Accounting Internship

Are you a current college student looking to gain hands-on industry experience? If so, check out our paid internship program! 

Why Ellsworth Corporation 

What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?  

Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products! 

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has an Accounting Internship available. This role will work with several divisions located in Germantown, WI. This is a full-time summer internship opportunity (approximately 12 weeks).  

What Our Internship Program Will Do for You 

As an intern, you will take your studies and continue to build your skills. You will be provided an individualized work plan that will guide you throughout the program, allowing you to make an impact to the business. Throughout this opportunity, you will receive coaching from your manager and mentor. You will have an opportunity to learn about our company, while working alongside a team of experienced professionals in the field. You will have the chance to participate in a variety of activities and projects designed to give you exposure to our business.  

Additionally 

• Ongoing guidance and feedback 
• Opportunity to build professional relationships 
• Network with other professionals and interns 
•  Cross-functional exposure to different departments and leaders 

Examples of Internship Projects 

• Budgeting Templates and Tools – Design user-friendly templates and tools to support accurate and efficient annual budget planning
• Tax Compliance – Analyze sales data against state nexus thresholds to identify filing obligations, draft recommendations, and assist with initial filings or registrations for new state tax accounts
• Payables Best Practices – Gain hand-on experience in accounts payable processing while collaborating with divisions to document workflows and identify opportunities to streamline and optimize practices
• Fixed Assets Management – Support accurate tracking, reporting, and reconciliation of fixed assets, including assistance with physical audits and process improvements
• Sales Forecasting – Support annual sales planning process by analyzing customer opportunities and impacts to sales budgeting
• Vendor Contract Management – Analyze vendor price support rebates and ensure accurate reporting and compliance to agreements
• Analysis of key reporting metrics – Gathering data from multiple sources to provide analysis and insight into trends that can help improve data provided to management.
• Potential Exposure to Other Accounting Areas: engage with additional accounting functions such as receivables, month-end close and reporting, master record maintenance, and more

 Required Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited university or college required 
• Completion of sophomore year and junior year standing preferred 
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred 
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team and work in a fast-paced environment 
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills 

 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)