Finance Intern

Ensign-Bickford Industries; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is offering a Summer 2027 Finance Internship to gain hands-on experience in accounting, financial reporting, and data analysis. You will participate in month-end close activities, reconciliations, and support for audits within a dynamic finance team.

The internship emphasizes learning ERP systems, cross-functional collaboration, and mentorship from experienced professionals, with opportunities to contribute to a meaningful project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level pursuit in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel; willingness to learn new systems.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close tasks.
• Support financial reporting and data analysis projects.
• Help with AP/AR processing and Fixed Asset management.
• Maintain organized financial records and support audits or process improvements.
• Collaborate with the finance team on a special project.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.Click here to learn more.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Finance Intern to join our team for Summer 2027. This internship offers hands-on experience in financial reporting, account reconciliations, data analysis, and month-end close activities. It’s an excellent opportunity for students looking to gain real-world accounting experience in a dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close tasks
• Support financial reporting and data analysis projects
• Help with AP/AR processing and Fixed Asset management
• Maintain organized financial records and support audits or process improvements
• Collaborate with the finance team on a special project

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficient in Excel; willingness to learn new systems
• Strong communication and analytical abilities

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience with corporate accounting processes
• Exposure to financial analysis, ERP systems, and cross-functional collaboration
• Mentorship from experienced accounting and finance professionals
• Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful project

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.