Accounting Internship

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & Company Match

Employee Discounts

Intern Extravaganza

Competitive hourly wages

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. invites motivated students to join its Accounting Internship in Huntington, WV, for Summer 2026. Interns work on real projects that influence the business and gain exposure to operational and corporate finance functions.

Interns contribute to month-end closes, budgeting, and audits while building a well‑rounded understanding of financial systems and controls in a steel manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Current pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher, strong organizational skills, and ability to multitask.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, able to work independently and in a team.
• Proficient with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist with journal entries, reconciliations, and month/quarter-end close activities.
• Support financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting tasks.
• Contribute to audits by validating compliance, inventory levels, and controls.
• Process and reconcile accounts payable/receivable; resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with capital project accounting, fixed assets, and expense reporting.
• Collaborate with staff and operations to troubleshoot issues and provide insights.
• Participate in special projects and assignments as directed by supervisors.
• Handle all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

What Does Steel Dynamics Do?

Steel Dynamics is a leading industrial metals solutions company that produces lower-carbon, high-quality steel products primarily from recycled scrap. Operating through a circular manufacturing model, the company manufactures a wide range of steel products including flat roll, structural, and long products for industries such as construction, automotive, energy, and manufacturing. In addition to steel production, Steel Dynamics operates metals recycling facilities, steel fabrication plants, and aluminum production operations, serving customers across North America with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.

What Does Steel Dynamics Do?

Steel Dynamics is a leading industrial metals solutions company that produces lower-carbon, high-quality steel products primarily from recycled scrap. Operating through a circular manufacturing model, the company manufactures a wide range of steel products including flat roll, structural, and long products for industries such as construction, automotive, energy, and manufacturing. In addition to steel production, Steel Dynamics operates metals recycling facilities, steel fabrication plants, and aluminum production operations, serving customers across North America with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.

What Makes This Internship Different?

Accounting internships at Steel Dynamics are different because interns are fully immersed in real projects that make a measurable impact on the business. Students gain the opportunity to see accounting from both an operational and corporate perspective, building a well-rounded understanding of how financial systems drive and support the company’s success. Many of our full-time accountants began their careers as interns before advancing into roles such as accounting supervisor and, ultimately, controller. With strong career progression opportunities and exposure to the full scope of SDI’s operations, the accounting internship offers a unique and valuable starting point for students pursuing careers in accounting and finance.

Internship Location

This internship is located at Steel of West Virginia, located in Huntington, WV. This internship will take place in Summer 2026.

Internship Benefits

• 401(k) & Company Match
• Eligibility to participate in the company 401(k) plan with a 10-50% company match that vests immediately.
• Employee Discounts
• Access to discounts on hotels, vehicles, and other goods and services through Steel Dynamics’ nationwide partner network.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to five free visits per issue, per year for counseling, legal advice, financial guidance, and other daily living resources.
• Intern Extravaganza
• A two-day event at company headquarters featuring facility tours, networking with company leaders, cultural immersion, and connecting with other interns from across the country.
• Competitive Pay
• Competitive hourly wages for all internship positions, rewarding the value interns bring to the company.

What Are My Responsibilities as an Accounting Intern at Steel Dynamics?

• Assist with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end or quarter-end close activities.
• Support financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting tasks.
• Contribute to internal and external audits by validating compliance, inventory levels, and internal controls.
• Process and reconcile accounts payable and receivable transactions, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Assist with capital project accounting, fixed asset tracking, and expense reporting.
• Collaborate with accounting staff and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, recommend improvements, and provide financial insights.
• Participate in special projects and assignments as directed by supervisors.
• All other duties as assigned.

What Qualifications Do I Need?

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Maintains a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to contribute both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Examples of Projects Steel Dynamics Accounting, Finance, Tax, & Internal Audit Interns Have Completed

• Track and optimize fixed assets across the facility and maintain depreciation schedules and disposal documentation.
• Identify discrepancies and support internal audits and internal controls, provide evidence for audits, and perform document control by scanning and indexing journal entries and reconciliations.
• Contribute to month end and quarter end close, including account reconciliations, reporting, OA review preparation, and logging journal entries.
• Process accounts payable invoices, perform warehouse initial review and routing, match invoices to receivers, and resolve variances with purchasing and operations.
• Support capital projects by creating purchase orders, processing CIP invoices, and applying the SDI capital expenditure policy.
• Evaluate customer credit risk to support sales and collections decisions and assist with related reporting.
• Analyze inventory levels and cost variances, participate in inventory counts, validate count sheets, and recommend process improvements.
• Manage expenses and cash controls by coding and reconciling credit card transactions, preparing monthly statements, reviewing intercompany Concur expense reports for policy compliance, and performing petty cash counts and reconciliations.
• Reconcile freight charges by matching invoices to the freight system and resolving discrepancies and track natural gas usage for purchasing and operations reporting.
• Handle administrative and vendor tasks including logging new vehicles and titles, assisting with insurance documentation, creating and routing New Vendor Forms and vendor master setups, and drafting donation acknowledgment letters and records.

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.