Accounting Intern

Great-Southern-Wood-Preserving-1; Abbeville (AL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

College course credit

Job summary

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Intern for the 2027 Summer Internship Program. This program provides exposure to the lumber industry, real-world projects, and networking opportunities.

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, data analysis for operations, and ad-hoc projects. Minimum qualifications: Sophomore pursuing an Accounting degree with a 3.0 GPA; proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Must be at least a Sophomore actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting with a 3.0+ GPA.
• Experience with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Gaining corporate experience through on-the-job training and exposure to preparation of financial statements and process improvements.
• Assisting with the preparation, recording, and reviewing of journal entries and monthly reconciliations.
• Assisting with month-end close processes.
• Gathering and analyzing data to provide insights for operations.
• Assisting with special projects and ad-hoc requests.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Corporate Administration
Abbeville, AL, USA

Description

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc., makers of the famous Yellawood pressure-treated pine, is seeking an Accounting Intern for the 2027 Summer Internship Program. This program is an opportunity to experience the lumber industry and workforce like never before. From networking opportunities and real-world projects to community service events, Great Southern provides the incredible opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience.

Responsibilities may include:

• Gaining corporate experience and developing new skills through on-the-job training and exposure to preparation of financial statements, technical accounting research, and initiatives related to process improvements and automation.
• Assisting with the preparation, recording, and reviewing of journal entries and monthly account reconciliations.
• Assisting with month-end close processes.
• Gathering and performing analysis on large amounts of data to provide insight and valuable information to the operations team to enable informed business decisions.
• Assisting with special projects and ad-hoc requests, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least a Sophomore and actively seeking a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Must have experience with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook.

We will also offer:

• Competitive pay
• College course credit (if applicable)

About Great Southern Wood Preserving:

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. is the industry’s leading producer of pressure-treated lumber products for D-I-Y retail home centers, pro-dealers, and other retail building-related segments. Our YellaWood brand pressure-treated pine is widely known to consumers throughout the South who use it for various outdoor building projects. Great Southern also distributes a large volume of products from many of the best-known brands in the industry. Thanks to 15 full-service treating plants and several production facilities, Great Southern Wood is strategically located to provide prompt and efficient service to lumber yards and building supply stores throughout the South, Midwest, and Northeast.

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