Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | North Star BlueScope Steel

The Tone:
This is an internship at North Star BlueScope Steel. The company operates as a major steel producer, contributing essential materials to various industries. In this role, the Accounting Intern will be integral to supporting the Finance department by assisting with critical accounting functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal guidelines. This position is also crucial for driving operational efficiency through a dedicated process improvement project, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to significant organizational enhancements.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person Delta, OH
• Mission: Support the Finance department in various accounting functions and lead a process improvement project to enhance operational efficiency.
• Tech Stack: MS Office (especially excel), RPA, power queries

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounting Operations Support: Manage diverse accounting operations, providing assistance with critical tasks such as billing processes, preparation of tax forms, and comprehensive financial reporting for the department.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Assist in the meticulous preparation of financial statements, ensuring strict adherence to all official guidelines and regulatory requirements for accuracy and compliance.
• Journal Entries & Reconciliation: Accurately prepare and process journal entries, generate invoices, and systematically reconcile various accounts as part of the monthly and annual financial closing procedures.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Contribute actively to the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, providing support that aids in strategic financial planning and resource allocation.
• Process Improvement Initiative: Undertake a dedicated process improvement project, involving thorough documentation of existing workflows through work instructions and diagrams, and formulating proposals for automation using tools like RPA and Power Queries to solve identified problems.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, holding Junior or Senior academic standing. This role is suited for an entry-level professional eager to gain practical experience.
• Experience: Demonstrated working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, with particular proficiency in Excel for data analysis and financial tasks.
• Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple activities and projects concurrently, coupled with strong communication skills to effectively convey information and results.