Finance Summer Intern (Quinnesec and Escanaba, MI)

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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 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
• Working with internal customers
• Analysis of current manual tasks and recommendation for automation where necessary
• Other projects as assigned
   

Required Experience and Education:

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

 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.
• Self-starter. Quick learner. Motivated to improve self and surroundings.
• Team player.

Must be able to commit to an Internship of no less than 10 weeks between May 15, 2025 and August 15, 2025.

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?  

• Be part of a Dynamic team within Billerud
• An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future 
• Development and career opportunities 
• Performance-based bonus, occupational pension and a number of different benefits according to company policy. 
• Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard.   

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