Cost Accounting Analyst - Intern

Veolia | North America; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Veolia North America is offering a full-time internship/co-op in a manufacturing setting with an anticipated start date in May 2027. The role centers on reviewing standard costs, identifying margin outliers, and aligning BOM and Routing with production procedures.

You will work closely with finance and manufacturing engineers to develop a go-forward plan, ensuring data integrity and cost accuracy to support competitive pricing and margin improvements in 2026.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed Bachelor in Accounting or Finance.
• Interest in Manufacturing and CMA/Cost Analyst paths.
• Genuine data-driven mindset.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Review current standard costs and maintain cost datasets.
• Identify outliers in relation to margin or data integrity issues.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to ensure BOM & Routing align with current production procedures.
• Assist with developing a go forward plan to maintain BOM & Routing on a go forward basis.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional teamwork

Cost accounting

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor of Accounting or Finance

Job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

This is a full-time, 3-6 month internship/co-op, with an anticipated start date in May 2027

Nature Of Work

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to);

• This is a great opportunity to get hands on experience in a manufacturing environment and learn about the inner workings of how standard costs are developed and maintained.

The primary focus will be reviewing current standard costs with a focus on the following:

• Identify outliers in relation to margin or potential data integrity issues
• Work closely with manufacturing engineers to ensure BOM & Routing are aligned with current production procedures
• Assist with developing a go forward plan to ensure BOM & Routing are maintained on a go forward basis

Standard Cost is the foundation for ensuring a plant is running efficiently and that we are going to market with the most accurate costs to produce finished products. This helps to ensure that we aren't pricing ourselves out of the market, and ensures that we aren't selling finished products below cost. Success in achieving the above mentioned items will result in the potential for top line growth and margin improvements, which are key areas of focus for 2026.

Skills

• Analytical mindset
• Ability to work cross functionally with Finance, Manufacturing Engineers & potentially Product Managers
• Understanding of cost accounting and interest in Manufacturing
• Sees the importance of data integrity, as it's the foundation for making business decisions

Education

This role is best suited for anyone currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Accounting or Finance degree, with interest in Manufacturing. A great opportunity for anyone who has or is looking toward becoming a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, or Plant Financial Controller. Consideration will also be given to other science-based technical programs and degrees.

Additional Information

Why Veolia?

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll have opportunities for comprehensive technical and commercial training, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection.

Compensation

• The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly bench-marked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate's knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $18.80 - $20.91 USD

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

• We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status

• This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Eligibility and Work Authorization

• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.