Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What you will do

As an Intern: Accounting Analyst, you will focus on automation & optimization and aim to improve the efficiency and accuracy of financial data management.

Main areas of responsibility include:

• Spreadsheet Optimization: Review and update existing spreadsheets to enhance functionality and user-friendliness.
• Data Entry: Accurately input financial data into spreadsheets and databases.
• Automation: Implement formulas, macros, and other automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks. Collaborate with colleagues regarding Power BI dashboard development and modification.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation, including spreadsheet changes and improvements.
• Collaboration: Work with the finance & automation team to understand their needs and develop customized spreadsheet solutions.
• Training: Provide training to staff on new spreadsheet functionalities, Power BI reports usage and best practices.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data within spreadsheets.
• Support: Assist with other tasks as needed, such as user acceptance testing, data mapping, and data entry activities for special projects.

Your future team

You will report directly to the Director, VFS Financial Control. In VFS, we demonstrate a clear vision to continue Transforming Together, a global mindset and a proven track record of successfully developing people, teams, culture, and leadership.

In many of our markets, VFS has won the Great Place To Work award, where Great Work is done. By interacting with each other as an on-site business, we build relationships, which allow us to work together more efficiently and form stronger bonds with our colleagues and customers. This position is located in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Who are you?

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, tech-savvy, proactive individual who excels in Microsoft Excel, including automation tools like VBA, and are skilled at optimizing spreadsheets. You have strong analytical and communication skills that enable you to collaborate effectively with the finance team, ensuring accurate financial data and providing training on new functionalities.

Qualifications likely required to be successful in this role include:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and have completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship.. Certifications in automation or financial systems are a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet software
• Student should have minimum GPA of 2.75 
• Proficiency in automation tools (such as Power BI)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Attention to detail
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with spreadsheet automation tools (e.g., VBA, Google Sheets scripts, Excel macros, Python for data analysis) is a plus
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $17.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops:  • Housing assistance, when applicable • Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization      • Training and personal development All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

Who we are and what we believe in 
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 

At Volvo Financial Services, we are working together to shape the world we want to live in. As the captive finance arm of the Volvo Group, VFS provides financial services and solutions that meet the needs of our customers’ evolving business. Through our dedication to innovation, we support society in its adoption of sustainable transport and equipment solutions. VFS is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and serves Volvo Group customers and dealers in more than 50 markets.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid and competitive package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy a diverse working environment with a culture of care and inclusion. As an investment, we support your personal development and growth to achieve your career aspirations. Volvo Financial Services is an on-site business and we understand that you might need occasional or temporary flexibility, which your leader is equipped to manage and fits well to our culture, as being together enables us to build upon our innovative and collaborative culture, as well as develop you for continued success.