Plant Accounting Intern

Cleveland--cliffs-1; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs is offering a summer Accounting Intern internship at its Indiana Harbor location in East Chicago. You will accumulate, analyze, and report cost information for an assigned operating area, supporting decision-making and resource use for a Fortune 500 company.

The internship involves preparing and examining accounting records, journal entries, and reconciliations, with exposure to corporate accounting and potential for future full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a BS program in Accounting, Finance, or other Business-related field.
• Must have completed at least sophomore year by summer 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and reports for US GAAP compliance.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile financial statements.
• Support cost information analysis for the assigned operating area.
• Assist with Shared Services projects and inventory management in Plant Accounting.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

US GAAP understanding

Analytical skills

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance (in progress)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Location: East Chicago, INCleveland-Cliffs takes pride in offering a variety of opportunities for students and new graduates who have an interest in the steel industry and a passion for innovation and sustainability. We offer a best-in-class internship program in the industry and partner with many universities to provide co-op opportunities. Working beside industry-leading engineering and operational leaders, our interns/co-ops will create meaningful solutions to real-world problems. As an intern/co-op with Cleveland-Cliffs, you will build life-long professional connections and have the opportunity to be considered for future full-time employment.Cleveland-Cliffs is looking for a summer Accounting Intern at our Indiana Harbor location. This internship offers hands-on experience and exposure to corporate accounting at a Fortune 500 company. The Accounting Intern is responsible for accumulating, analyzing, and reporting cost information for an assigned operating area. This information is communicated to management and manufacturing personnel to support decision-making and the efficient, economical use of company resources.Summary of Responsibilities:Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to US GAAPPrepare journal entries and perform financial statement reconciliationsRecommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problemsMay also include project work in the Shared Services area, management of inventories in the Plant Accounting areas, and overall process improvement workVarious other duties as needed to support the businessMinimum Qualifications:Enrollment in Bachelor of Science program in Accounting, Finance, or other Business-related fieldMust have completed at least sophomore year of study by the summer of 2027Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.