2027 Undergraduate Accounting Internship

• Affiliated to Bargaining Unit/Trade Union: No
• Relocation Eligible? No
• Does the role require work to be done 100% onsite due to its operational nature? No

Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems.

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If you are an undergraduate Accounting student looking to jump start your career, we are offering a 13-month part time paid internship based at our Scoresby office. This is a unique opportunity to gain skills and knowledge while you are working full time commencing 27th January 2027. 

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: 

• Performing month end closing (journals and reconciliations)
• Conducting analysis and follow-up of aged balances and/or reconciliation items
• Compiling and disseminating reports to various stakeholders to support operational and/or compliance-related activities
• Monitor and correct some system errors
• Assist with monthly FX rate monitoring and system updates
• Assist with bi-annual purchase price, price list and standard cost element updates
• Lead small process improvement projects

Responsibilities

About You: 

To qualify for this undergraduate internship, it is essential that you:

• Are currently studying a Bachelor’s degree, majoring in Accounting
• Have between 1 and 8 units of study left to complete of your undergraduate degree as of January 2027
• Has the necessary visa to work full-time for 13 months and be willing to defer your studies for that duration.

Note: Applicants that do not meet these qualifying requirements unfortunately will not be considered.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will possess skills/abilities or be able to perform:

• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent team player with dedication and maturity to work autonomously
• Inquisitive and has can-do attitude
• Intermediate MS Excel skills

This is a 13-month, full time, paid placement and the successful candidate will be required to defer their studies for the duration of the program. 

How to apply:

• Please supply resume and academic transcript.
• In your cover letter, please specify how many units of study you have remaining on your undergraduate degree and your motivation behind applying both to Cummins and this specific internship.

Note: We will be unable to assess your application without all of the required documents, so please ensure you attach your resume, cover letter and academic transcripts at the time of application.

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, colour, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. 

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About Us

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.