Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Internship | Steel Dynamics, Inc

The Tone:
This is an Accounting Internship at Steel Dynamics, Inc., located in Columbus, MS, specifically within the SDI BioCarbon Solutions division. Steel Dynamics is a leading industrial metals solutions company that produces lower-carbon, high-quality steel products primarily from recycled scrap, operating through a circular manufacturing model. The company manufactures a wide range of steel products, operates metals recycling facilities, steel fabrication plants, and aluminum production, serving customers across North America. This internship offers students a unique opportunity to be fully immersed in real projects that make a measurable impact, gaining exposure to accounting from both an operational and corporate perspective, building a well-rounded understanding of how financial systems drive and support the company’s success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship / Volunteer
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person, Columbus, MS

• Team: SDI BioCarbon Solutions division, reporting to supervisors
• Mission: Support critical financial operations and ensure compliance for the SDI BioCarbon Solutions division, directly contributing to Steel Dynamics’ decarbonization strategy and overall business success by providing accurate financial insights and efficient transaction processing.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office applications, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage core accounting operations by assisting with journal entries, performing reconciliations, and supporting month-end or quarter-end close activities.
• Support financial planning and analysis by contributing to reporting, budgeting, and forecasting tasks.
• Ensure financial compliance and internal control integrity by validating records for internal and external audits and resolving discrepancies.
• Process and reconcile transactional accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, matching invoices, and managing vendor setups.
• Aid in capital asset management through fixed asset tracking, processing capital project invoices, and reconciling expense reports.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field; Entry-Level.
• Experience: Maintains a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven ability to contribute both independently and as part of a team, proficient in Microsoft Office applications.