About the role#
Shaw Industries is looking for an Accounting Intern to join our Corporate Accounting team during the Spring 2027 term. This position provides hands-on experience with financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities. You will work alongside finance professionals to apply your classroom knowledge to real-world business operations while gaining exposure to U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and corporate accounting policies.
What you'll do#
- Support month-end close activities by preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.
- Assist with lease accounting tasks, including coordinating monthly allocations and maintaining allocation data.
- Review general ledger activity for prepaid expenses and research discrepancies.
- Support the rebill reconciliation process and assist with clearing account adjustments related to purchase orders.
- Build and maintain reporting solutions using Microsoft Excel and Planning Analytics Workspace.
- Document key accounting processes such as Carpet Absorption, Work-in-Process Variances, and TM1.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures, particularly those related to our ERP system transition.
- Collaborate with finance teams and business partners to improve the accuracy and efficiency of accounting workflows.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
- Foundational knowledge of accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on accuracy and detail.
- Ability to organize information, research discrepancies, and document processes clearly.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn new accounting systems and technologies.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position based in Dalton, Georgia.
- This is a paid, part-time internship for the Spring 2027 term.
About Shaw Industries
Shaw Industries manufactures flooring and surface solutions for residential, commercial, and outdoor markets. Founded in 1967, the company produces carpet, hardwood, tile, vinyl, and synthetic turf. It operates as a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and maintains its headquarters in Dalton, Georgia. The organization employs approximately 18,000 people across its global operations.
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