Cost Accounting Internship
Description
Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking a Cost Accounting Intern in Culloden, WV. If you are looking to join a great organization and a chance to become a part of our growing team, this may be the opportunity for you!
Position Summary:
As a Cost Accounting Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Cost Accounting team’s efforts to ensure accurate and timely financial data related to item costing, inventory, and reporting. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and gain valuable insights into cost accounting practices, variance analysis, and other related processes.
Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:
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Labor and Burden Rate Analysis: Assist in analyzing labor and overhead rates
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Inventory Assistance: Help with weekly, month-end and year-end inventories.
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Report Preparation: Prepare basic reports on machine utilization, efficiency, production volumes, key performance indicators, and ad hoc reporting.
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Budget Documentation: Assist in preparing documentation for capital project budgets including payback and internal rate of return.
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Cost Accuracy Review: Support the review and analysis of actual costs, by helping to identify inaccuracies and ensuring data accuracy.
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Process Improvement Support: Aid in identifying and recommending process improvements to enhance the accuracy of cost accounting.
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Profit Margin Analysis: Contribute to analyzing and reporting actual profit margins
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Closing Support: Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities, helping with documentation and data entry.
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Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor as necessary.
Knowledge/Skills/Requirements:
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferably Junior or Senior)
- Strong interest in cost accounting and financial analysis
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and willingness to learn
- Basic understanding of accounting principles
- Ability to manage confidential information
Reports To:
- Financial Planning & Analyst, Manager
Skills
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Basics
Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Twitter URL, GitHub URL, Portfolio URL, Other website
Pick from a list (12)
- Did a current Service Wire employee refer you?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
- Are you willing to take a drug test, in accordance with local law/regulations?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment/STEM-OPT/student visa status (e.g. H-1B, F-1, M-1 etc...)
- I certify that all the information furnished in this application or, in connection, with this application is true and complete. I understand that any misstatement(s), falsification(s), or omission(s) of information are grounds for refusal to hire or, if hired, grounds for termination anytime Service Wire Company (referred hereto as the Company) becomes aware of such information.
- I authorize the Company, or anyone acting on the Company’s behalf, to contact and obtain information from all references, employers, public agencies, licensing authorities, educational institutions, and otherwise to verify the accuracy of all furnished information.
- I understand that nothing contained in this application is intended to create or imply a contract for continued employment. If hired, I understand that my employment will be “at-will” or can be terminated at anytime, with or without cause and/or notice, by either the Company or myself. I understand and agree that, if hired, I will be required to abide by all rules, policies, and regulations of the Company and those conditions of employment can be changed, in whole or in part, by the Company at anytime in its sole discretion.
- I understand the Company is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. As permitted by law, I understand the Company requires drug and alcohol screening as part of the hiring process. If employed, I may be required to submit to alcohol/drug testing under certain circumstances, as permitted by law, during my employment. I consent to such testing and understand that I will be disqualified for employment consideration and/or further employment if I receive a confirmed, positive test result.
- I understand that as a condition of employment, I will be required to provide current proof of identity and current legal authorization to work in the United States. Service Wire is an E-Verify participating employer.
- I consent to receive information/marketing text messages from Service Wire. I am aware that message frequency will vary and that Msg & data rates may apply. I confirm that I understand I can respond "STOP" at any time to cancel, or "HELP" at any time for help
- Do you live/go to school near our Culloden, WV facility? (30-40 miles) optional
Written answers (1)
- If a current Service Wire employee referred you, list their name below, please. optional