What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Summer Intern position at Big River Steel LLC?
This internship opportunity provides participants with comprehensive exposure to the Accounting/Finance functions at Big River Steel (BRS) and BR2. Interns will gain hands-on experience across various sectors, including but not limited to:
- Sales and Accounts Receivable (AR): Tasks may involve invoice preparation, AR analysis, and reconciliation of customer accounts.
- Accounts Payable (AP): Responsibilities include managing payment runs, processing vendor inquiries, and addressing discrepancies.
- Cash and Banking: Activities may include cash flow monitoring, bank reconciliations, and managing debt-related transactions.
- Cost Accounting and Financial Analysis: Interns will assist in preparing cost reports, analyzing financial trends, and supporting budgeting processes.
- Intercompany Transactions: Tasks may include managing intercompany reconciliations and ensuring accurate allocation of shared expenses.
- Special Projects: Opportunities to participate in assignments aimed at improving operational efficiency or addressing specific business challenges.
By participating in this internship, candidates will develop a solid foundation in financial operations, accounting practices, and analytical skills while gaining exposure to real-world scenarios and cross-functional collaboration. The program offers a well-rounded experience for individuals interested in pursuing a career in accounting or finance.
- Candidates must be a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree
- Candidates must be a current student and have completed their sophomore year by June 2025 and be in good academic standing
- Be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Preferred Skills:
We are looking for motivated self-starters that can work in a fast paced, data-driven environment. The successful undergraduate will be an analytical problem solver, have an extremely high level of customer focus and a passion for process improvement. In addition, a successful intern will have:
- Demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and an aptitude for your area of study
- A strong record of team, project and/or people leadership in a work setting and/or extracurricular activities
- A willingness to take initiative to understand the business
- An aptitude for problem solving; strong writing and verbal communication skills
- A strong commitment to excellence and to personal and professional growth
- Must be resourceful, responsible, tenacious, curious, independent, confident and high energy
- The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Leadership and strong decision-making skills
- Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically
