Job Description

Danfoss in Ames, Iowa is looking for an Accounting Intern to support the Global Services (GS), North America Financial Shared Services Organization. The Finance Intern will perform General Ledger and Fixed Asset responsibilities including the preparation and processing of a variety of accounting documents and reports. The intern will work closely with local and regional Finance personnel to support a timely and accurate month-end close, while supporting other functions as needed. 

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare a variety of accounting documents including general ledger entries, account reconciliations, financial analysis and reports
• Answer inquiries and provide other functional area employees and managers with timely and reliable information
• Support local and regional Finance personnel to ensure a timely month-end close
• Participate in annual fixed asset inventories for NAM facilities
• Support the Financial Shared Services organization as needed

Background & Skills

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills.

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting 
• Junior standing or above
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Works well with others
• Ability to work part-time (20 hours/week) during the school year, and full-time (40 hours/week) during summer

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

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