Finance Intern - Winston Salem, NC (Summer 2027)

Location: United States, North Carolina, Kernersville

What You Will Do

Support payroll, inventory control, and cost accounting activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Assist with weekly payroll processing, including payroll reconciliations, employee pay adjustments, and timekeeping accuracy improvements.

Analyze labor, material, and inventory data by reconciling employee hours, reviewing material usage variances, performing trend analysis, and identifying root causes.

Support inventory management initiatives through cycle count compliance, inventory documentation improvements, lead receiving process enhancements, and corrective action planning.

Contribute to month-end close activities, including journal entry preparation, chargeback reconciliations, financial reporting, and presentation development.

Participate in continuous improvement projects, process optimization efforts, and cost savings initiatives across manufacturing and finance operations.

Develop and maintain standard work procedures and documentation to improve efficiency and promote best practices within the finance team.

Assist with ad hoc financial analysis, manufacturing scrap reporting, and other special projects that drive operational and financial performance.

Collaborate with inventory management and plant finance teams to improve inventory accuracy, cycle count compliance, receiving processes, and operational reporting.

Monitor adherence to cycle count policies, investigate inventory variances, and support timely resolution of adjustments outside established tolerances.

Develop and maintain process documentation, standard work procedures, and reporting templates to enhance consistency and efficiency.

Participate in month-end close activities, financial analysis, and reporting to support informed business decisions.

Identify process gaps and improvement opportunities, implementing solutions that drive operational effectiveness and cost savings.

Leverage financial and enterprise systems, including SAP, OneStream, and Excel, to analyze data, generate reports, and support business initiatives.

Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-reduction projects through cross-functional collaboration, meetings, analysis, and reporting.

What We Look For

Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university.

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance.

Duration: Summer 2027. Up to 40 hours per week.

Working Arrangements: Onsite internship based at our manufacturing facility in Winston Salem, NC.

PLEASE NOTE that applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

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What you get

Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [email protected]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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