Accounting Co-op/Intern

Job Description

2027 Spring Accounting Intern/Co-op | MKS Inc.

The Tone:
This is an internship / early career role at MKS Inc., supporting the Optical Sensing Products (OSP) division. MKS Inc. develops advanced optical sensing products for various applications. This position is crucial for providing hands-on support for daily accounting activities, allowing the intern to learn how financial processes operate within a real business environment. The role offers an excellent opportunity to build practical accounting skills and gain exposure to key areas like Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and month-end tasks, contributing to the financial health of the OSP division.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship / Early Career
• Type: Seasonal/Temporary (4-month term)
• Location: In-person
• Pay: $25 hourly
• Team: Reports to Accounting Manager
• Mission: Supports daily accounting activities and helps ensure accurate financial record-keeping for the OSP division.
• Tech Stack: ERP systems, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable: Support invoice entry, coding verification, purchase order matching, and preparation of items for payment.
• Accounts Receivable: Assist with creating customer invoices, recording payments, and conducting aging reviews.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts by comparing system balances, identifying variances, and preparing supporting documentation.
• Financial Records Management: Maintain accurate financial records within ERP systems and shared accounting folders.
• Month-End Close: Provide assistance with month-end close activities, including data validation, report extraction, and journal entry support tasks.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related major, with a basic understanding of core accounting concepts such as AP, AR, debits, and credits.
• Experience: Availability for a 4-month internship/co-op term.
• Skills: Attention to detail for numerical entry and document review; comfort using Excel for sorting, filtering, and simple formulas; good organization skills for handling paperwork and digital files; clear communication and technical writing skills; ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial information.