About the role#
The Accounting Intern supports our accounting team by analyzing product costs and documenting manufacturing processes. You will help create standard labor times and assist the team with month-end close procedures. This is a full-time, on-site, paid internship located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
What you'll do#
- Research and analyze standard cost integrity.
- Manage data within accounting and financial systems to support report generation.
- Perform cost and variance analysis.
- Document manufacturing processes to understand cost impacts.
- Work with the Purchasing department to evaluate how supplier pricing affects financials.
- Respond to inquiries and collaborate with other departments to resolve problems.
- Follow all safety procedures and protocols while working on-site.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance (Junior or Senior status preferred).
- Basic understanding of general accounting principles and cost accounting, including material, labor, and overhead.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPS and pivot tables.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Basic knowledge of ERP systems and reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Clear verbal and written communication abilities.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This role requires regular time at a computer, as well as occasional visits to the shop floor. When in the shop area, you must wear required safety gear, including safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection.
About Highway Equipment Co.
Highway Equipment Co. manufactures and distributes machinery for the construction, mining, and industrial material handling sectors. Founded in 1933, the company provides equipment sales, rentals, and parts services. It operates out of eight locations across the eastern United States. The organization maintains a staff of 51 to 200 employees and remains privately held.
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