Position:  Accounting Intern
Location:  Purchase, NY
Job Id:  249
# of Openings:  1
Title: Accounting Intern
Reports To: Accounting Team
Location: Purchase, NY
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
 
Who We Are:
Triton International is the world's largest and most reliable container leasing company. We provide our customers with efficiency and certainty in an unpredictable world. Our customers depend on our extensive worldwide network and large equipment inventory to meet their needs and help keep global commerce moving forward. We are guided by our values of integrity, reliability, creativity, excellence, teamwork, and long-term view, alongside core competencies that foster a culture of leadership, innovation, and sustainable growth. Together, these principles empower our team, driving our continued success and cementing our position as an industry leader.
 
About Our Internship:
Triton's Internship Program is a paid opportunity for talented and qualified individuals to gain real world, resume-building experience at a globally diverse, industry-leading company. Over the duration of 10-12 weeks, our interns work alongside and learn from some of the best executives in the supply-chain and intermodal equipment leasing sectors.
 
Why You’ll Love This Job:
As part of the Triton Team, you will play an integral part in our mission “to support the supply chains that connect the world.”
  • Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference in the global supply chain.
  • Growth: Take advantage of professional development opportunities and grow with us. A successful internship could lead to a full-time opportunity if a staff-level position opens in the future.
  • Culture: Be part of a supportive, innovative, and diverse team where your ideas are valued.
 
What You’ll Do:
Triton International is seeking an Accounting Intern to assist our Accounting team with various internal and external accounting requirements. This role provides hands-on experience in a variety of areas within corporate accounting. The intern will work closely with the entire Accounting department, rotating through different areas including external reporting and equipment accounting. To be successful, the individual is expected to be a self-starter, enthusiastic and curious about all facets of accounting.
 
Key responsibilities will include:
  • Assisting with various responsibilities within the Accounting Department including the preparation of work papers and journal entries, account reconciliations, and obtaining supporting documentation for internal control procedures.
  • Supporting the team with variance analysis of corporate results while working with various departments to obtain insights and document cohesive explanations.
  • Assisting with the preparation of consolidated financial statements for internal and external reporting requirements.
  • Supporting SEC-related reporting functions such as 20F, 6K’s, etc.
  • Assisting with ad-hoc projects as needed.
 
What We’re Looking For:
  • Rising senior or recent graduate with a Bachelor’s in Accounting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
  • Knowledge of D365 a plus
  • Ability to take ownership and shows interest in work-related initiatives
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
  • Ability to commit to 37.5 hours/week.
  • Must be at a commutable distance (within 50 miles) to the Purchase, NY office
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

You’ll Succeed Here If You Are:
  • Aligned to Triton’s company values which includes Integrity, Reliability, Creativity, Excellence, Teamwork and Long-term view
  • A strong written and oral communicator with exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills, possessing the ability to work across a diverse array of teams
  • Experienced and comfortable interacting with individuals across all levels within the organization
  • Receptive and supportive of change, with a demonstrated desire to learn and show initiative
 
What We Offer:
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Exposure to international teams, markets, and cultures
  • Hybrid working schedule of 3 days in the office (Monday - Wednesday)
 
* This is a paid internship. The expected hourly rate for this role is $20/hour.
 
 
How to Apply:
Ready to join our team? Visit our career’s portal at https://www.tritoninternational.com/careers
 
We look forward to hearing from you!
 
 
Triton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
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