Overview Panasonic Energy is looking for interns to join our creative team in the Finance department. The interns hired for this position should expect to learn all facets of manufacturing and will leave this position with invaluable skills and industry knowledge. Also, this internship program is highly regarded in our field, so successful participation will be a great addition to your resume. Responsibilities What You'll Do: Panasonic Energy is looking for interns to join our creative team in the Finance department. Our Finance and Accounting teams are hard-working, goal-oriented, and creative, and they are looking for interns to train. The interns hired for this position should expect to learn all facets of manufacturing and will leave this position with invaluable skills and industry knowledge. Also, this internship program is highly regarded in our field, so successful participation will be a great addition to your resume. Internship Details: Local candidates preferred The program will be a fulltime paid summer internship working for Panasonic Energy onsite at the Kansas City Metro Facility The program will be 12 weeks in length, and is planned to occur between Monday, May 19th and Friday, August 8th. This date range is subject to change Must be able to attend the entirety of the internship Program Requirements: The program will be a fulltime paid summer internship working for Panasonic Energy onsite at the Gigafactory Must attend entirety of internship from the indicated start and end date noted above Minimum 3.2 GPA Must have completed a minimum of 2 years at an accredited university Must be actively enrolled in an accredited university at the time of the internship Essential Duties: Work with Cost Accounting team to create more accurate standard costing methodology Work with various teams to better allocate costing between production sub-processes Perform month end operational efficiency review (PPV, absorption, etc) Perform monthly balance sheet reviews/reconciliations Create financial models for long term projections Prepare ad-hoc management financial reports Create SOPs on learned processes Other duties may be assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements: To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. Qualifications What You'll Bring Education: Completion of at least two years of full-time enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in in Finance and Accounting, or related field Essential Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled as a fulltime student at an accredited four-year college or university. Completion of at least two years of full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) in a Bachelor's degree program in Finance and Accounting or related field GPA of 3.2 or higher Basic knowledge of project management processes and tools Strong problem-solving skills. Strong organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write and communicate technical information clearly and concisely. Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook). Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English Preferred Qualifications: Minimum 3.2 GPA Hands-on experience acquired through internships, jobs, research, or personal projects. A desire to create a sustainable future through energy storage, renewable energy, and electric vehicles. Physical Demands: Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to) Sit: 40% Walk: 30% Stand: 20% Lift: 10% Tools and/or Equipment: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%) Keyboard/Computer: Continuous Office Equipment: Continuous Phone Continuous Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%) Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required About Us: At the heart of this visionary project, Panasonic is committed to manufacturing cutting-edge cylindrical lithium-ion cells that will power the future of electric mobility. These cells will be meticulously crafted to meet the growing demands of the automotive industry, supporting various electric vehicle manufacturers in their quest for eco-friendly transportation solutions. This role presents a unique chance to be at the forefront of innovation, working within a forward-thinking organization that is committed to environmental responsibility and the advancement of green technology. Be a part of our mission to power the future and make a difference in the world of electric mobility with Panasonic! Supplemental Information: Pre-employment drug testing is required. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction. Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.  All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy. REQ-146812