Vontier Looking for Accounting & Finance Intern (Spring ’24) at La Vergne, TN Full Time

I.             Purpose of Position

Provide exposure and real-world experience to a student pursuing a degree and career in Accounting and/or Finance.

II.            Business Background

The Coats Company is headquartered in the greater Nashville area, TN.  With facilities in the U.S., Canada and abroad, Coats is one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of aftermarket wheel-service equipment. Coats designs, builds and markets equipment, accessories and consumables under our renowned brand name.

III.          Key Responsibilities

·         Accounts Receivable

o   Drive collections through execution of standard work via phone and email while maintaining good communication with internal stakeholders to overcome obstacles

o   Identify root-cause issues and collaborate on solutions

·         Accounts Payable

o   Process invoices received via mail or e-mail

o   Process cash disbursements (payments) on a regular basis to meet terms

o   Save AP documents in digital format and filing system

·         General Ledger

o   Prepare and upload journal entries

o   Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts

·         Finance

o   Analyze large data sets to observe trends

o   Create predictive models based on trend analysis

o   Assist business partners with bowler preparation to aid in decision making

IV.       Relationships

This position reports to the Sr. Accounting Manager & the FP&A Manager. Position interfaces with sales, operations, and customer service. It is expected that there will be a high degree of team participation.

V.           Measurements of Performance

Meets established goals and deadlines

VI.       Background and Skill

·         Proficient keyboarding / typing skills, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

·         Must have strong organization skills and meet deadlines

·         Must have strong written and oral communication skills

·         Experience with AS400/PRMS platform a plus

VII.      Personal Trait Profile

Must be a hands-on, pro-active self-starter in a fast-paced environment. Must be detail oriented, process oriented, analytical, energetic, professional, and passionate. Must have ability to work closely with others, prioritize workload, and adapt to changing environment.

VIII.     Scope and Impact of Position Responsibilities

This position is responsible for maintaining a positive working relationship with Coats’ external and internal customers. This position significantly impacts The Coats Company and could be used as a path to other positions.

The COATS Company is a leading, global manufacturer of wheel service, alignment, and inspection equipment. COATS engineers, manufactures, and builds equipment, accessories, and consumables for the automotive market. All of our products are built with quality, durability, and usability in mind. To support our customers and their COATS equipment, we have a dedicated team of top-notch direct technicians all across the United States. We’re proud to be made in Nashville, Tennessee while supplying equipment globally to our customers. Drawing on decades of expertise, market perspective, and innovative engineering, Coats keeps repair shops, tire dealers, big box retailers, and car dealerships rolling and ready for rapid industry evolution.

Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global industrial technology company uniting critical mobility and multi-energy technologies and solutions to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving, more connected mobility ecosystem. Leveraging leading market positions, decades of domain expertise and unparalleled portfolio breadth, Vontier enables the way the world moves – delivering smart, safe, and sustainable solutions to our customers and the planet. Vontier has a culture of continuous improvement built upon the foundation of the Vontier Business System and embraced by over 8,500 colleagues worldwide. Additional information about Vontier is available on the Company’s website at www.vontier.com.

“Vontier Corporation and all Vontier Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law.”

“Vontier Corporation and all Vontier Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law.”