Accounting Intern - Flexible

Internship Program At Acuity Inc.

Acuity Inc. is a market-leading industrial technology company. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates.

Are you a motivated and talented individual seeking an opportunity to excel and grow into a dynamic leader? Look no further than the Acuity Inc. Internship Program! The Acuity Inc. Internship Program offers a 1012-week immersive experience (June August, 40 hours / week) designed to cultivate high-potential candidates through hands-on projects and real-world experiences. Interns will align their strengths and interests with the strategic needs of the business. In addition to contributing to impactful projects and transformative processes, interns will have the opportunity to network with leaders across Acuity Inc. We prefer interns who have one or two semesters remaining in their degree program, as they will be eligible for our Leadership Program upon completing the internship. Our Leadership Program is a full-time, entry-level rotational program that allows recent graduates to explore various areas within a functional domain. These experiences enable young talent to expand their skill set, build their network within the company, and discover their passions early in their careers.

The department is considered hybrid, but we ask that you be in the Atlanta, GA area for the position.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

This internship provides a comprehensive experience designed to expose you to key functions and processes across Acuity's Finance and Accounting organization. You will drive both business and financial decisions through the ownership of an individual intern project. During the internship you will be exposed to key processes including monthly reporting and close, financial analyses, annual forecasting and more. You will work closely with and be placed across our departments including FP&A, Accounting, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Treasury, and Tax. Your intern projects will be tied to one of our departments and aligned with our key processes. Examples of previous projects include :

• Working with finance team to design and maintain financial models to drive action of business partners
• Working cross-functionally with Internal Audit team and IT partners on high-impact initiative to utilize key systems and drive risk-assessment analyses. This work laid the foundation for automation and future scalability, delivering lasting value and elevating the organization's risk posture
• Analyzing working capital to drive forecasting inputs and drive business outcomes
• Spearheading the development of a dynamic financial model tailored for the CFO's strategic decision-making regarding corporate owned insurance policies

Along with the valuable knowledge gained within the internship, you will also participate in activities to enhance your business acumen and personal growth. Some of those activities include :

Education

Pursuing a bachelor's degree

Experience

Qualified interns will have :

The range for this position is $36,000.00 to $64,800.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant's experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions / incentive compensation depending on the role.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.