Accounting Intern

KPRS Construction; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Koppers Inc. in Pittsburgh seeks an Accounting Intern to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced corporate finance environment.

The role exposes you to month-end close activities, fixed asset accounting, capital expenditure processes, lease accounting, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives. You will support month-end closes, account reconciliations, asset accounting, audits, and internal reporting, while leveraging Excel and ERP tools to analyze data and drive business

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a major or concentration in Accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities.
• Assist with account reconciliations and variances research.
• Support fixed asset and capital expenditure accounting processes.
• Support lease administration and documentation maintenance.
• Compile supporting documentation for audits and financial reporting.
• Assist with financial reporting and SEC filing support.
• Prepare analyses and reports using Excel and ERP systems.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with accounting professionals across functions to support objectives.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical mindset

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Accounting Intern will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced corporate finance environment. This internship offers exposure to month-end close activities, fixed asset accounting, capital expenditure processes, lease accounting, financial reporting, and business process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities


• Assist with account reconciliations and research variances


• Support fixed asset and capital expenditure accounting processes


• Support lease administration and documentation maintenance


• Compile supporting documentation for audits and financial reporting


• Assist with financial reporting and SEC filing support


• Prepare analyses and reports using Excel and ERP systems


• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives


• Collaborate with accounting professionals across various functions to support business objectives

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a major or concentration in Accounting


• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements


• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel


• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)


• Strong attention to detail


• Strong organizational and time-management skills


• Analytical and problem-solving abilities


• Willingness to learn and take initiative

Equal Opportunity Statement

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state or local law.

About Koppers

Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds. Its products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets, including the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction industries. With more than 1,800 employees, it serves its customers through a comprehensive global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities located in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe. Koppers is also firmly committed to advancing a Zero Harm culture that places the care and protection of its people, environment and communities above all else. This focused approach empowers employees to ensure safe operations through a heightened awareness of process safety, product safety, environmental stewardship and security. Koppers was established in December 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and became a publicly-traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2006.

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