Cost Analysis Intern — Manufacturing & Costing

New-Leader-Manufacturing; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

New-Leader-Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an Accounting Intern to support the accounting team in analyzing product costs and documenting manufacturing processes to create standard labor times.

The role emphasizes standard cost integrity, data preparation for reports, and assisting with month-end close procedures. You must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and have strong Excel and ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance, required.
• Classified as a Junior or Senior, preferred.
• Possess basic understanding of general accounting principles.
• Additional emphasis on costing accounting (material, labor, and overhead).
• Computer skills including ERP systems, reporting tools, and Excel (VLOOKUPS, pivot tables), Word and Outlook.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in research and analysis pertaining to standard cost integrity.
• Responds to inquiries and contacts other departments to resolve a variety of problems.
• Responsible for data understanding to accounting and other basic financial systems, as well as supplying data and basic financial records for reports.
• Performs cost and variance analysis tasks.
• Understands manufacturing processes and documents them in detail to understand cost impacts.
• Works with Purchasing to understand supplier pricing impacts to financials.
• Assist with month-end close procedures
• Demonstrates a good attendance record; is aware of the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.
• Completes goals/projects on time or ahead of schedule.
• Responds to work assignments and requests by being cooperative and available.
• Follows through and meets commitments.
• Available as a resource to subordinates and/or peers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (in progress)

Tools

Excel (advanced)

ERP systems

Word

Outlook

Job description

New-Leader-Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an Accounting Intern to support the accounting team in analyzing product costs and documenting manufacturing processes to create standard labor times.

The role emphasizes standard cost integrity, data preparation for reports, and assisting with month-end close procedures. You must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and have strong Excel and ERP skills.