Cost Strategy Intern — Summer Finance & Analytics

Wasson Enterprise; Village of Johnson City (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Mentorship and networking

Career-building and resume support

Potential full-time opportunities

Job summary

iA (Innovation Associates) is offering a Cost Strategy Intern role in Johnson City, NY. The 10‑week summer program provides hands‑on experience in cost accounting, inventory analysis, and manufacturing finance processes, including EAC/POC costing and month‑end close.

You will work with Cost Accounting, Manufacturing, and Operations to support reporting, reconciliations, and continuous improvement while gaining exposure to cost data analysis and variance reviews.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Analytical and detail‑oriented, with a strong interest in cost accounting, manufacturing finance, and operational reporting.
• Effective written and verbal communicator with the ability to summarize findings clearly.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, tech‑driven environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with data, reconciliations, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily review of cost data responsibility reports to support timely and accurate cost accounting activities.
• Review From/To postings and manufacturing variances to help identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for follow‑up.
• Support weekly cycle count audits and inventory reconciliations to promote inventory accuracy and operational alignment.
• Participate in month‑end cost close activities, gaining exposure to key cost accounting processes and controls.
• Assist with analysis related to Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Percentage of Completion (POC) costing.
• Partner with Cost Accounting, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to support reporting, reconciliation, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Power BI

SQL

ERP systems

Job description

iA (Innovation Associates) is offering a Cost Strategy Intern role in Johnson City, NY. The 10‑week summer program provides hands‑on experience in cost accounting, inventory analysis, and manufacturing finance processes, including EAC/POC costing and month‑end close.

You will work with Cost Accounting, Manufacturing, and Operations to support reporting, reconciliations, and continuous improvement while gaining exposure to cost data analysis and variance reviews.