Intern - Corporate Accounting, Year-Round

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Corporate Accounting Intern will participate in various activities to gain exposure to Continental Accounting Operations processes and procedures. The Intern is to support the corporate accounting group, work on various tasks related to accounting and finance and the month end close process. Work consists of a variety of duties including account analysis and reconciliation, management and / or government reporting, and may involve short assignments in other departments (i.e. intercompany accounting and controlling).

Responsibilities to include, but not limited, to the following :

Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and analysis

Post journal entries in SAP

Prepare reporting for US Census Bureau

Run financial statements

Other Accounting & Finance projects, as assigned

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

Currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited degree program for at least another 12 months and willing to dedicate 12 months toward internship

Student working towards a degree in Accounting and / or Finance, with Accounting coursework completed

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

Able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during normal business hours (Monday-Friday)

Able to satisfy our hybrid work requirements to come onsite to work at our Fort Mill, SC Tire HQs 3 days / week

Minimum sophomore standing or higher

Strong analytical skills and desire to learn

Time management skills

Strong experience in Excel

THE PERKS

Competitive Intern Pay

Hands on experience with the team

Project Experience

Intern Socials / Mixers

Mentorship Opportunities

Company Lunch and Learns

Networking

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

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

• Legal Authorization to work in the US 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

EEO-Statement :

EEO / 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 for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, 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 800-821-2727. 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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