Cost Accounting Intern

Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking a Cost Accounting Intern in Culloden, WV. If you are looking to join a great organization and a chance to become a part of our growing team, this may be the opportunity for you!

Position Summary:

As a Cost Accounting Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Cost Accounting team’s efforts to ensure accurate and timely financial data related to item costing, inventory, and reporting. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and gain valuable insights into cost accounting practices, variance analysis, and other related processes.

Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:

• Labor and Burden Rate Analysis: Assist in analyzing labor and overhead rates

• Inventory Assistance: Help with weekly, month-end and year-end inventories.

• Report Preparation: Prepare basic reports on machine utilization, efficiency, production volumes, key performance indicators, and ad hoc reporting.

• Budget Documentation: Assist in preparing documentation for capital project budgets including payback and internal rate of return.

• Cost Accuracy Review: Support the review and analysis of actual costs, by helping to identify inaccuracies and ensuring data accuracy.

• Process Improvement Support: Aid in identifying and recommending process improvements to enhance the accuracy of cost accounting.

• Profit Margin Analysis: Contribute to analyzing and reporting actual profit margins

• Closing Support: Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities, helping with documentation and data entry.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor as necessary.

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements:

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferably Junior or Senior)
Strong interest in cost accounting and financial analysis
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Good verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and willingness to learn
Basic understanding of accounting principles
Ability to manage confidential information

Reports To:

Financial Planning & Analyst, Manager