About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience across accounting, financial planning, internal controls, and data analysis. You will support two primary initiatives: the optimization of the Workday Adaptive Planning system and a fixed asset physical verification project. During the 12-week program, you will work on a defined project with specific goals, receive training and supervision, and present your findings at a poster session.
What you'll do#
- Perform physical verification of fixed assets by comparing observed items to company records.
- Validate asset data including descriptions, locations, and identification numbers.
- Maintain documentation for the fixed asset verification project.
- Support accounting activities, including data analysis and the monthly close process.
- Assist the FP&A team with management reporting and financial analysis.
- Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends.
- Support financial modeling and ad hoc analysis.
- Help optimize Workday Adaptive Planning by improving forecast models, assumptions, and reporting hierarchies.
- Develop and enhance Adaptive Planning reports and dashboards.
- Test system enhancements and validate results for accuracy.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Rising Junior or Senior standing at an accredited university.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Proficiency in Excel, specifically with formulas and PivotTables.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Comfort working with financial data and large datasets.
Location & details#
- Location: Lowell, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid position ($20 - $47 per hour).
- Note: Qualified candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident due to potential work with ITAR restricted data.
About MACOM
MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for the telecommunications, data center, industrial, and aerospace markets. Founded in 1950, the company produces RF, microwave, and millimeter wave solutions along with optoelectronics. It maintains a global presence with its headquarters in Lowell, Massachusetts, and multiple facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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