Junior Accounting Associate

The L’Oréal USA Graduate Accounting Internship offers a comprehensive, 12-month experience where interns become fully integrated into the team while leading their own strategic projects. This internship provides an opportunity to develop a career with the #1 Beauty Tech company in the world, with full-time responsibilities, exposure to senior management, and a path to future leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting Tasks:

  • Prepare, summarize, and analyze accounting information for various subjects and provide support with monthly reporting.
  • Analyze and validate accounting information for monthly consolidated reporting to worldwide headquarters.
  • Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects, including account analysis, process improvement, and systems enhancement.

• Project Management:

  • Assist with the implementation of various accounting projects.
  • Attend project management meetings and summarize discussions for the Head of Accounting.

• Team Support:

  • Provide support to the accounting team and contribute to other assigned projects.

Qualifications:

• Education:

  • Recent graduate (within the past 12 months) from an Undergraduate program in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Academic Performance:

  • Strong academic background with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• Skills:

  • Superior problem-solving, decision-making, and project management skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong verbal communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills using tools like Excel, PowerBI, etc.

• Authorization:

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship.

Skill Sets:

• Strong computer skills, particularly in Excel; experience with SAP is a plus.
• Working knowledge of finance and accounting principles.
• Ability to work independently and form strong cross-functional relationships.
• Experience with tools like PowerBI and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits:

• Hybrid Work Policy:

  • 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.

• Flexible Time Off:

  • Paid company holidays, vacation, vacation buy program, volunteer time, and summer Fridays.

• Company Perks:

  • VIP access to L’Oréal’s internal shop for discounted products.

• Learning & Development:

  • Unlimited access to e-learnings, lunch & learn sessions, mentorship programs, and more.

• Employee Resource Groups:

  • Participation in think tanks and innovation squads.

• Mental Health & Wellness:

  • Access to mental health and wellness programs.