Asset, Inventory and Travel Accounting Intern

Location: Portland, OR US

Inside the Role

Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. Interns must work in accordance with DTNA’s core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline. Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US. We are looking for high performing and motivated individuals in various areas within DTNA organizations. DTNA internships begin each summer in May or June.

Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

This role will help support Accounts Payable, Inventory, and Travel teams to professionalize our travel expense program continuing the effort to improve processes around Credit Limit, Personal Charges, and Cross Charging to Daimler Truck Financial Services. Candidate will work between Inventory / Asset Team and Accounts Payable team to drive continuous improvements as directly by the Travel Expense SME. Opportunities to learn about the process of managing inventory and assets which are significant positions on the DTNA balance sheet. Opportunity to learn how to use SAP MRP software as well as use tools like Tableau and Power BI, Microsoft Power automate.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Salary placement is determined by your anticipated graduation year and ranges between $21 - $29 per hour.

Benefits include

Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews

Housing and transportation stipend

Employee resource groups

Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)

Company social events

What You Drive at DTNA

Collaborate with members of the Accounts Payable, Inventory and Asset Accounting teams to gain Procure to Pay process understanding

Lead visualization project using PowerBI, Alteryx, and/or Tableau for dashboarding business solutions related to Travel Expense and Non PO purchases.

Develop and/or maintain data with respect to department metrics, including process improvement in data collection, visualization, and distribution

Develop sustainable methodology for maintenance of KPI’s

See a data/analytics project from start to completion

Share your insights and drive outcomes individually and in collaborative, encouraging environments

Identify ways to improve data reliability, efficiency and quality

Recognize and adopt best practices in reporting/analysis

Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

Knowledge You Should Bring

Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June) Must be pursing a degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.

Excellent documentation and organizational skills

Basic understanding of procure to pay with the goal to dive deeper with process experts

The ability to create useful and visual analytics using large amounts of data

Analytical capabilities and the ability to uncover data relationships/drivers

Ability to work through some ambiguity to identify best practices

Passion for driving positive outcomes for the business/department

Ability to analyze complex end to end processes

Self-starter with a proactive approach to learning

Strong data analytics/data toolset

CI mindset

Strong oral and written communication skills

Solid organizational skills

Creative mindset

Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

Experience or familiarity with visualization software/data science tools (PowerBi, Alteryx, Tableau, etc.)

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Schedule Type

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

This position is not open to Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders

Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application

Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy