2027 Summer Internship - Accounting - Hybrid

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan invites current students or recent grads to join our 2027 Summer Internship in Accounting. The role blends in-person collaboration at our Phoenix hub with virtual work, offering hands-on accounting experience from May through August.

You will support financial reporting, analyze project costs, and assist with financial statements under supervision. This paid internship emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and timely delivery of results.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time at a four-year university or recent graduate (within 12 months) in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Enthusiasm for accounting/finance with strong Excel and data-analysis skills.
• Proficient with MS Office tools and effective written/oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform accounting and financial activities in GAAP-aligned processes.
• Prepare and review ledgers, revenue and expenditure reports, and project finances.
• Assist operations and cost coordinators with financial analysis and reporting.

Skills

MS Office

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Title: 2027 Summer Internship - Accounting - Hybrid

Why You Should Apply for This Internship

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing internship opportunities that recognize excellence and encourage safe production with a culture supported by our core values. You'll be part of a collaborative environment, gaining the skills and experience to set you on the path to a successful future.

Our internship program is designed for full-time students currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university and recent graduates in North America. These are temporary full-time paid positions that usually run from May through August.

This position is not eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship.

Where You Will Work

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international metals company with global headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support our operations in accounting and finance, human resources, health and safety, information technology, planning, engineering, and more. Our hybrid internship program allows interns to work virtually as well as come together in person regularly at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix and/or our site locations. Interns participating in our hybrid internship program will be expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance – 50 miles one-way – of the company’s corporate offices to ensure availability when meeting attendance/collaboration is needed. Interns living more than 50 miles away would be required to relocate and would be eligible for travel and housing assistance.

What You Will Do

Under close supervision, perform accounting and financial activities on accounts and funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and Freeport-McMoRan policies and procedures. The position requires the prioritization of substantial workload, multiple projects and specific deadlines; ability to successfully complete delegated tasks.

• Assembling interrelated financial statements, reviewing, and verifying the recording of expenditures, entries and postings to general ledgers, verifying books and bank statement reconciliation, monitoring and developing monthly reports of revenues and expenditures for projects and meeting mandatory scheduled deadlines.
• Assisting operations personnel and cost coordinators with financial analysis and reporting.
• Reviewing and interpreting financial reporting requirements, rules and regulations.
• Assisting in analyzing financial operations and recommending enhancements to policies or procedures Assisting with reviews and recommendations of new or enhanced automated financial statements.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in Accounting/Finance or closely related field; OR
• Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in Accounting/Finance or closely related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Highly accurate and detail oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, organizational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer:

• The estimated pay range for this role is currently $21.00-$25.50/hour. Individual pay rates will be based on level of education and relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects and initiatives that drive impact across the organization.
• Exposure to various aspects of business operations across our North America sites.
• Ability to develop and enhance technical and analytical skills.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.

What We Require:

• Ability to understand, apply and communicate verbal and written work and safety-related instructions, procedures, job assignments and applicable safety standards in English.
• Must be able to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, talk, hear, and see.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the workday.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable state laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer