About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.  As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems.  We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

Assist and support either the Accounting or Finance Department within Defense.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Work with purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, integrated logistics systems and other functional areas to develop cost estimates for proposals and quotations.
• Work with contracts (both domestic and international) to develop full understanding of customer requirements for the product and/or service being quoted.
• Create a complete, accurate, and timely cost /price proposal for submittal to customers.
• Analyze and relay the financial/business impact of a proposal internally to the finance team.
• Assist other functional areas within finance (general accounting and government compliance) in overflow situations as required.
• Take on and resolve special projects as assigned by the pricing manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Student in a Sophomore standing or greater working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics or Business Administration throughout the entire duration of the internship.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and especially Excel.
• For Year Round opportunities, must be willing to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI for training purposes. Must be willing to work full time hours during summers and breaks, and part time hours (around 20 hours per week) during the school year.
• Graduation date May 2026 or later.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat – Professional Version.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

WHY OSHKOSH?

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the ~15k+ team members around the world who embody them.

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.