Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Internship | Steel Dynamics, Inc

The Tone:
This is an Accounting Internship at Steel Dynamics, Inc., a prominent company in the steel industry. This flexible, year-round internship provides a critical opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a corporate finance environment. The role is designed to support the accounting department by ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, thereby contributing directly to the company’s operational efficiency and strategic decision-making process.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Flexible, all year round
• Mission: To contribute to the accounting department’s operational effectiveness by performing essential financial tasks, compiling reports, and assisting with special projects, ensuring accurate and timely financial data management.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Report Review: Systematically review monthly financial reports originating from various plant locations, verifying their accuracy and consistency with company standards.
• Journal Entry Completion: Accurately complete and process journal entries to ensure proper recording of all financial transactions within the company’s accounting system.
• Data Compilation and Reporting: Compile comprehensive financial and operational reports utilizing Excel, transforming raw data into actionable insights for management review.
• Special Project Assistance: Provide direct assistance on various special projects, undertaking tasks that contribute to the successful completion of strategic initiatives within the accounting department.
• Administrative and Operational Support: Execute other assigned duties that contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of the accounting department, ensuring all operational requirements are met.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; this is an Entry-Level position ideal for students seeking practical experience.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in utilizing Microsoft Office suite applications, which is essential for report compilation and data management.
• Skills:
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills, enabling clear and concise interaction with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, promoting effective team coordination and the ability to collaborate successfully with all levels of management, clients, and vendors.
• Must be self-driven and capable of independently completing tasks and managing workload without requiring specific, constant direction.
• Strong analytical skills, coupled with a proven ability to meet deadlines consistently and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Bonus: A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above is required for consideration.