Accounting SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) - Intern

WEX Inc. is a global commerce platform that helps businesses solve operational complexities like employee benefits, managing and mobilizing fleets, and streamlining payments. With over 6,500 employees, we work with large and small companies in more than 200 countries and territories, and can tailor our services to meet the unique needs of their businesses.

Our Summer Internship Program puts you in the heart of one of the most strategic companies in the world. You will partner with multiple team members, collaborate with different departments, focus on specific projects, which you will support and even lead. Your expertise will help solve problems that may not even exist today. Our guidance and education throughout this journey will help build your confidence, expand your professional experiences and help improve your leadership skills. Our Program runs for approximately 13 weeks from the end of May to mid-August. Internships are paid and available for those seeking remote, hybrid, and onsite opportunities.

WEX hires the brightest, most talented individuals into our program. Many of our interns end up securing full-time positions or receive extended internship opportunities within the company after completing their initial program. If you perform well and align with our values, you might have the chance to kickstart your career with us.

In this Accounting/SOX Internship role you will be helping out the Finance team, with various responsibilities. You will assist in the development, implementation, and enhancement of our SOX program and wider financial control maturity. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial compliance, risk management, and internal controls. This role will also be supporting projects the Finance and Accounting teams are working on driven by change that impact our financial reporting.

What you will do:

• Support financial control projects that drive operational improvements

• Analyze business processes, risks, and controls in collaboration with finance, operations, and technology teams

• Help build and enhance internal control frameworks for compliance

• Contribute to initiatives proactively addressing risk driven by process and technology changes

• Lead internal projects that deliver strategic insights to leadership

• Assist with internal and external audit tasks

What to expect:

• A collaborative and dynamic work environment

• Exposure to global finance leaders and cross-functional teams

• Hands-on experience in accounting, finance, and risk management

Who we are looking for:

• Must be a rising juniors or seniors enrolled in an accredited program pursuing a degree or certificate in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Basic knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and its impact on financial reporting and audits is important.

• Understanding of accounting principles is essential.

• Having the mindset to identify and assess financial risks and control weaknesses is crucial.

• Ability to conduct research, including gathering information through phone calls, is valuable.

• Being detail-oriented is important for maintaining accuracy in compliance processes.

Preferred Skills to bring:

• Passion for innovation and driving change

• Sharp analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving