Finance Intern/Co-Op (Quinnesec & Escanaba, MI)

Billerud; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certificate programs

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Billerud NA is seeking a Summer Internship in Accounting and Finance at our Michigan facilities in Escanaba or Quinnesec. You will support cost audits, cost reporting, and the application of financial policies, helping the team drive accuracy and efficiency.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with internal customers, and opportunities to explore process automation while gaining real-world experience in a global packaging company.

Qualifications

• Must have completed sophomore year of college pursuing a major in Finance or Accounting.
• Must have basic accounting functional knowledge.
• Minimum 2.75 GPA.

Responsibilities

• Conducting cost audits.
• Preparing and analyzing cost reports.
• Interpretation and application of financial policies and accounting standards.
• Development of standard work documentation for training purposes.
• Investigation analysis and resolutions of variances.
• Collaborating with internal customers.
• Analysis of current manual tasks and recommendation for automation where necessary.
• Additional projects as assigned.

Skills

Cost analysis

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Excel proficiency

Team player

Self-starter / quick learner

Education

Sophomore year pursuing Finance or Accounting

Job description

Purpose

If you are looking for an impactful career opportunity with a growing global company who wants to challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future —look no further. Billerud is passionately committed to sustainability. You can feel good about the products we make because paper is sustainable at multiple levels. Paper is made from trees, one of earth’s most renewable resources harvested from sustainably managed forests, and it is highly recyclable and recycled.

Job Description

If you are looking for an impactful career opportunity with a growing global company who wants to challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future —look no further. Billerud is passionately committed to sustainability. You can feel good about the products we make because paper is sustainable at multiple levels. Paper is made from trees, one of earth’s most renewable resources harvested from sustainably managed forests, and it is highly recyclable and recycled.

At Billerud, you can reach your full potential—and help us reach ours. Come build a better future with us!

Billerud Americas Corporation is seeking talented individuals who desire a career in Accounting or Finance and who are interested in maximizing their education through an on-site Summer Internship opportunity at one of our Manufacturing facilities in Escanaba or Quinnesec, Michigan. This role will provide accounting and analytical support to the Accounting and Finance teams. This role is designed for a technically capable individual with a strong drive for results.

Key Accountabilities

• Conducting cost audits
• Preparing and analyzing cost reports
• Interpretation and application of financial policies and accounting standards
• Development of standard work documentation for training purposes
• Investigation analysis and resolutions of variances
• Collaborating with internal customers
• Analysis of current manual tasks and recommendation for automation where necessary
• Additional projects as assigned.

Required Experience And Education

• Must have completed sophomore year of college working toward a major in Finance or Accounting
• Must have basic accounting functional knowledge
• Minimum 2.75 GPA

Required Skills

Minimum Required Skills:

• Ability to interpret financial data and standard cost concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills with emphasis in Excel. All other Microsoft Office products a plus.
• The ideal candidate is a team-player, self-starter, and quick learner, who is motivated to improve self and surroundings.
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States for other than practical training (Student work VISA does not qualify).

Application information

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Why us?

At Billerud, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward thinking team dedicated to shaping a more sustainable future. We’re committed to supporting your growth, well being, and long term success.

• Impactful Work – Contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives.
• Career Growth – Access development programs and internal advancement opportunities.
• Education Support – Tuition reimbursement + certificate programs through partner schools.
• Competitive Compensation – Performance based bonus eligibility (role dependent).
• Comprehensive Benefits –
• Multiple medical plans with virtual care options
• Generous 401(k) offerings
• HSA contribution match + additional preventive exam contribution
• Dental & vision coverage
• Company paid disability insurance
• Prescription benefits

Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks, and alcohol & drug testing.

Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work?

At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important toolsto help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a better tomorrow.

Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we’ve grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. Our materials are the basis of packaging and paper products used by millions of people around the world, 24 hours a day, all year round.

We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board. Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland and we have around 5,200 employees in 16 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 40.5 billion and the share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At Billerud we always put safety first, care for each other, and do what we say.

Join us in redefining sustainable packaging and drive meaningful change for a better tomorrow.