Intern, Accounting & Finance

JOB SUMMARY:We offer students the opportunity to spend a summer working at one of Securitas’ US Operating Centers.  This internship program offers undergraduate students with real-world application of business within the North America Shared Services organization.  You will participate in a 10-week internship located in Parsippany, New Jersey for 20-40 hours per week.  You will work in various areas such as Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), Reporting, Treasury, Sales & Use Tax, Corporate Income Tax and Financial Operations (Credit Operations, Business Services, Billing, Cash Application, Customer Data Master).  You will have an opportunity to share new perspectives, fresh ideas, specialized strengths, and technical skills to help grow our business.  You will also have an opportunity to present an End-of-Assignment Presentation on the topics you have learned.  Successful completion of the internship program could lead to a return internship for the following summer or employment at the organization in the future.
 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR)• Support ICFR department with the annual review cycle of the control environment• Learn how to use Excel, SharePoint and/or SmartSheet (creation, maintenance, workflow, reporting)• Send out test sample requests via email, SharePoint workflow, or SmartSheet workflow• Perform analytical work such as control sample review for completeness• Track status of each company code/organizational unit for any periodic management updates
 Reporting• Learn how to use SmartSheet to create and satisfy additional reporting needs• Assist in research of items for various reconciliations• Assist with SST monthly close process
 Treasury• Support Treasury with cash management items • Support Treasury in catch up of payroll reconciliations• Support Treasury with researching open items relating to virtual pay
 Sales & Use Tax• Assist with current audits• Assist the Sales Tax Supervisor with office mail• Assist with the formatting of our purchasing and fixed asset files• Assist the Sales Tax Supervisor with account reconciliations• Assist other team members with tax filings online• Assist other team members with record retention• Assist with configuration of Vertex Indirect Tax Returns
 Corporate Income Tax• Assist with the preparation of estimated income tax payments• Assist with financial tax reporting• Assist with the preparation of various income tax return workpapers
 Financial Operations• Support Credit Operations in assessing risk of potential and existing customers• Support Billing by transacting customer credit and debit memos• Support Cash Application by transacting customer payment applications• Work with Excel and directly in Oracle and Salesforce
 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRYAdditional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position. Education/Experience:  Undergraduate students majoring in Accounting, Economics, or Finance or other related business major with a Graduation date between December 2026 - May 2029 Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing):• PC experience is necessary; knowledge of Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint is a plus.• Ensures accountability.• Effective communication.• Ability to successfully manage relationships with interpersonal and organizational savvy.• Effective collaboration skills in working with teams and internal/external stakeholders.• Excellent planning, organization, analytical, problem solving and time management skills.• Action-oriented. Working Conditions and Physical/Mental Demands:With or without reasonable accommodation, a candidate must have the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions described.  In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.• Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, and behavioral selection survey. • Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.• Work setting is hybrid
 Compensation:$20-22 per hour (or commensurate with experience)
 
 “Securitas is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.” Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.

Benefits include: 

• Retirement plan
• Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Securitas Saves discount program
• Paid holidays
• Paid time away from work

Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply. Certain waiting periods may also apply. Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements. Benefits may be different for union members.