Manufacturing Cost Analyst Intern

ADP, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an Accounting Intern to support the accounting team in analyzing product costs and documenting manufacturing processes to create standard labor times.

The role involves data analysis, basic financial reporting, and collaboration with several departments during a temporary full-time internship. The ideal candidate is pursuing a Bachelor's in accounting or finance (Junior/Senior), with strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and a solid foundation in

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 an intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft 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.
• Follows safety procedures, protocols, policies, and adheres to all SAFESTART concepts, and acts when others are not holding themselves accountable.

Skills

Basic accounting

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (pursuing)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

ADP, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an Accounting Intern to support the accounting team in analyzing product costs and documenting manufacturing processes to create standard labor times.

The role involves data analysis, basic financial reporting, and collaboration with several departments during a temporary full-time internship. The ideal candidate is pursuing a Bachelor's in accounting or finance (Junior/Senior), with strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and a solid foundation in