Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | BlueScope North America

The Tone:
This is an Accounting Intern position at BlueScope North America, located in Delta, OH. BlueScope North America is a company operating in the steel manufacturing sector. This role is crucial for supporting the Finance department’s daily accounting operations, contributing to the preparation of accurate financial statements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal guidelines. The intern will also be instrumental in a dedicated process improvement project, identifying efficiencies and solutions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person – Delta, OH
• Team: Individual contributor, no direct/indirect reports
• Mission: Support the Finance department in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance, and contributing to significant process improvement initiatives.
• Tech Stack: MS Office (especially Excel), RPA, power queries

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounting Management: Provide comprehensive support for various aspects of accounting management, including billing, tax forms, and reporting.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Assist in the preparation of financial statements, ensuring compliance with official guidelines and requirements.
• Account Reconciliation & Closing: Prepare journal entries and invoices, then reconcile accounts for monthly or annual closing processes.
• Process Improvement Project: Fully understand existing accounting processes, document them with work instructions and workflow diagrams, and propose opportunities for improvement and solutions to any identified problems, including automation.
• Audit & Reporting Assistance: Participate in preparations for the annual audit, prepare assigned audit workpapers, and help develop reports for management or regulatory bodies.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level accounting professional with Junior/Senior status in a bachelor’s degree program.
• Experience: Working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Skills: Highly motivated, capable of managing multiple activities and projects, and able to effectively communicate results.