Summer Internship - Accounting (Atlanta, GA)

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

Program Overview & Location

Are you a driven and talented individual looking for the place to do your best work while developing into an impactful leader? Look no further than the Acuity Brands Internship Program!

The Acuity Brands Internship Program is a 10–12-week experience (May – August, 40 hours/week) designed to develop high-potential candidates into leaders through hands-on experiences that connect interns’ strengths and interests with the needs of the business. In addition to making an impact through your participation in key projects and transformative processes, you will have an opportunity to mentor and network with leaders throughout Acuity Brands.

We prefer that interns only have one or two semesters left in their degree program so they can be considered for our Leadership Program immediately following the completion of the internship. Our Leadership Program is a full-time, entry-level rotational program that allows recent graduates to explore different areas within a functional area. These experiences enable young talent to grow their skill set and network within the company while figuring out what they are passionate about early in their careers.

This role works onsite in Midtown Atlanta, GA.

Primary Responsibilities Include

While specific projects and activities vary during your internship, you can expect to:

• Gain exposure to some of our key monthly processes and departments, including
• The close process
• Internal controls and SOX processes
• Key accounting areas including general accounting, cost accounting, and/or revenue accounting
• Forecasting and the annual target “budget” setting processes
• Monthly / quarterly financial reporting – group or process specific and to the three key financial statements – P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
  

Additionally, Each Intern Will Be Assigned One Or Two Key Projects To Complete. These Are Typically Aligned With One Of Finance And Accountings Key Processes. Here Are a Few Examples Of Previous Projects

• Built and updated reporting to align with new business requirements utilizing our OneStream Financial System
• Assisted our project management team develop presentations and update reporting around a key project
• Assisted Internal Audit by developing a new audit tracking tool
• Worked with fixed assets to review project spend and put assets into service
  
  

Skills And Minimum Experience Required

In addition to currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related fieldfrom an accredited college or university, qualified interns will have:

• Relevant internship or project experience
• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven problem-solving capabilities
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Experience leading teams or organizations
• Availability to travel based on business needs
  
  

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Brands from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Brands mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Brands employees, or to Acuity Brands resume database will be considered Acuity Brands property. Acuity Brands will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Acuity Brands will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

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The range for this position is $34,800.00 to $62,600.00 . Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location.