12-Month Accounting Internship Program (St. Petersburg, FL)
The L’Oréal USA Accounting Internship Program is a paid, 12-month experience where you will be fully integrated into the day-to-day activities of a team while also leading your own, individual strategic project to discover what it is truly like to develop a career at the #1 Beauty Tech company in the world.
We are committed to giving our Jr. Accounting Associates the space to explore, to have full time employee responsibilities, present their own insights to senior management, and to become future leaders.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so it is highly encouraged to apply soon. We encourage students of diverse backgrounds to apply, including, but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender expression, LGBTQ+, military status, and people with disabilities.
Start Date: September 2022
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Format: Hybrid (3 days in office & 2 days WFH a week)
What You’ll Do:
- Prepare, summarize, and analyze information for on various subject related to accounting and provide support with reporting on a monthly basis.
- Analyze and validate accounting information for monthly consolidated reporting to worldwide headquarters via proprietary group reporting system.
- Perform adhoc analysis or various special projects as assigned (i.e., account analysis, process improvement, systems enhancement, etc.
- Assist with the implementation of various accounting projects.
- Attend project management meetings and summarize discussion to share with the Head of Accounting.
- Provide support to the accounting team.
- Other projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be recent graduate within the past 12 months from an Undergraduate program in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Strong academic background evidenced by a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Superior problem solving, decision making and project management skills
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent ongoing basis without requiring sponsorship
- Excellent organizational skills, keen eye for attention to detail and proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong verbal communication, writing and interpersonal skills along with the ability to form strong cross-functional relationships with all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated use of analytical skills - both using tools (ex. Excel, PowerBI, etc.) and problem solving/critical thinking skills
- Ability to synthesize information and create a clear synopsis of key issues
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and work independently
- Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite of products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, PowerBI a plus!
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with composure, as well as independently.
Skill Sets:
- Strong computer Skills (Excel), experience in SAP helpful but not required
- Working knowledge of both finance and accounting
- Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently
We are an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. Visit us at careers.loreal.com
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application for a recognized disability under applicable law, please email [1] [email protected]. Please note this email will only respond to specific requests for assistance completing the application as a request for accommodation for a disability. All others will not be considered.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application for a recognized disability under applicable law, please email [email protected]. Please note this email will only respond to specific requests for assistance completing the application as a request for accommodation for a disability. All others will not be considered.