Intern, Accounting Operations- Summer 2026

As an independent group of companies, the BMW Group has a commitment to creativity and breakthrough ideas that goes well beyond the racetrack. In order to continuously create ultimate driving machines, we drive our growth and design excellence by staffing our teams with individuals who are innovative and always looking for the next great idea. If you share our vision and view yourself as an independent, creative thinker, we invite you to join our team in this exceptional role located in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

 

This is a full-time internship position for our Summer Rotation, from June 1, 2026 through August 21, 2026  in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

 

This intern will have a basic understanding of how the accounting department operates by supporting the month and quarter end close. They will be able to understand the basic business processes for General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing, Asset Accounting and Bank Accounting.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Analyze various balance sheet accounts, learn how to prepare and post journal entries and gain experience and knowledge of the general ledger account details
  • Assist with accounting functions in the sales and marketing company while gaining insight into the U.S. business concept for various departments such as the marketing sales and purchasing departments
  • Assist with tasks for the Credit Team in helping facilitate their day to day activities with dealers
  • Support the Accounting team in completing various projects such as clearing account data and research of aged account activity

 

Requirements:

 

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor or master’s degree program at an accredited college or university 
  • Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major)
  • Have completed at least 60 college credit hours at time of application 
  • Field of study: Accounting
  • Must attach a copy of college unofficial transcript
  • Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week)
  • Prior BMW Group experience (applicable to international J1 students only)
  • Experience using Microsoft Suite and SAP
  • Conscientious, responsible, motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Languages: English (fluent, oral and written)

 

Join the BMW North America team and enjoy a high-performance Total Rewards package that may include:

  • Medical Insurance
    • All with options for $0 Employee contribution
  • Paid Time Off in addition to Company paid holidays where eligible
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Intern Vehicle Lease Program

 

The hourly rate for Undergraduate students is $25.30

The hourly rate for Graduate students is $32.20


The selected student's academic level will be used to determine the final pay rate. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements. 

Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of Shared Services make it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.

 

BMW in the United States is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW Group in the United States to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.