Accounting Intern

North Star BlueScope Steel, LLC; Delta (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

North Star BlueScope Steel, LLC is seeking an Accounting Intern to join the Finance team in Delta, Ohio. You will assist with accounting tasks, preparing statements, and helping develop internal controls and policies to comply with regulations.

You will also handle journal entries, budgets, audits, and develop process improvements, including potential automation using tools like RPA and Power Query, while gaining exposure to multiple accounting functions.

Qualifications

• Junior or senior pursuing an accounting bachelor’s degree.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel.
• Highly motivated with ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate results.

Responsibilities

• Support various aspects of accounting management (billing, tax forms, reporting).
• Prepare financial statements in line with official guidelines and requirements.
• Prepare journal entries, invoices, and reconcile accounts for closings.
• Assist in budgets or forecasts.
• Participate in preparation for the annual audit.
• Develop reports for management or regulatory bodies.
• Prepare audit workpapers as assigned.
• Assist in implementing new accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities for process automation (RPA, Power Query).

Skills

MS Excel

Multi-tasking

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Accounting BS degree (in progress)

Tools

RPA

Power Query

Job description

Summary

The Accounting Intern will work closely with various members of the Finance departments to support most aspects of accounting, assisting with the preparation of statements that follow all regulatory and accounting guidelines, and the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices. As part of the internship, the position will also be assigned a process improvement project to fully understand the existing process, document via work instructions and workflow diagram, and propose opportunities for improvement and solutions to any problems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support most aspects of accounting management (billing, tax forms, reporting etc.)
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements
• Prepare journal entries, invoices etc. and reconcile accounts for the monthly or annual closing
• Assist in the preparation of budgets or forecasts
• Participate in preparation for the annual audit
• Help in development of reports for management or regulatory bodies
• Prepare audit workpapers as assigned
• Help in the implementation of new accounting standards
• Identify opportunities for key process automation with using tools like RPA, power queries, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Junior/Senior status for accounting bachelor’s degree
• Working knowledge of MS Office (especially excel)
• Highly motivated and able to manage multiple activities, projects, and effectively communicate results

Quantitative Scope: No direct/indirect reports

Work authorization: No sponsorship available

North Star BlueScope Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company. We are a global leader in metal coating and painting products for building and construction industries, providing vital components for houses, buildings, structures, vehicles and more. We have built a solid foundation for growth with a diverse portfolio of businesses in some of the largest and fastest growing economies of the world. We are headquartered in Australia, with our people and operations spread across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and throughout Asia.