Accounting Intern

Accounting Intern

• Location:
  
  Purchase, NY
• Reports To:
  
  Senior Accountant
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Salary: $23/hour
• Job
• # of Openings: 1

Triton International is the world's largest lessor of intermodal containers with an owned and managed container fleet of more than 7.0 million twenty‑foot equivalent units. 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.

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.

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 potential full‑time hire if an opportunity opens up in the future for a Staff level position.
• Culture:
  Be part of a supportive, innovative, and diverse team where your ideas are valued.

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.

• 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.

• 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 from June 8th - August 14th, 2026.
• Must be within 50 miles of 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.

• Aligned with Triton's company values:
  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

• Learning and development opportunities
• Exposure to international teams, markets, and cultures
• Hybrid working schedule of 4 days in the office (Monday - Thursday in office, Friday from home)

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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.