Intern, Finance & Accounting (Summer 2027)

BWXT; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is offering a Finance & Accounting summer internship within the Accounting Service Center. The intern will rotate through AR/Billings, Accounts Payables, Travel Expense processing, General Ledger Accounting, and payroll.

Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate finance program, capable of managing multiple tasks, and proficient with Microsoft Office; U.S. citizenship and DOE security clearance eligibility required.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with a focus on Finance or another relevant field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and handle multiple tasks successfully.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide SAP transactions and expense reporting data for inclusion in AR billings.
• Assist with reviewing employee expense reports.
• Assist with scanning in general ledger transactions.
• Assist with filing and scanning for payroll.
• Support team members with daily operational tasks in their respective function.
• Work as a team member in meeting the needs of the office staff, leaders, and customers.
• Evaluate current systems and procedures and make process improvement suggestions, including the use of AI.

Skills

Priority management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Relationship building

Team player

Education

Undergraduate finance student

Tools

SAP

Job description

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview

This is a Finance & Accounting (F&A) summer internship opportunity within the Accounting Service Center. The intern will rotate through the department spending approximately two weeks in each function including AR/Billings, Accounts Payables, Travel Expense processing, General Ledger Accounting, and payroll.

Location

Onsite in Lynchburg, VA

Your Day to Day as a Finance & Accounting Intern

• Provide SAP transactions and expense reporting data for inclusion in AR billings.
• Assist with reviewing employee expense reports.
• Assist with scanning in general ledger transactions.
• Assist with filing and scanning for payroll.
• Support team members with daily operational tasks in their respective function.
• Work as a team member in meeting the needs of the office staff, leaders, and customers.
• Evaluate current systems and procedures and make process improvement suggestions, including the use of AI.

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with a focus on Finance or another relevant field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and handle multiple tasks successfully.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

Pay: $20.45 - $26.27

The starting hourly rate for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $20.45 and $26.27 per hour. The hourly rate offered is based on local job market factors and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify the hourly rate (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation, or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or applicable department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

Nearest Major Market: Lynchburg

Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia

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