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American Bureau of Shipping

Maritime classification, certification, and advisory services

Finance Intern

Summer 2026
No salary listed
Internship
Bachelor's, Master's
Houston, TX, USA+1 moreMore locations: Spring, TX, USA
RemoteMust reside within reasonable daily commuting distance of Spring, Texas.
AccountingFinancial Accounting

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be a full-time student currently enrolled in an accredited university and pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science, or Master of Science degree with at least 60 credit hours completed.
  • Must reside within reasonable daily commuting distance of Spring, Texas.
  • A minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher is preferred.
  • Must be available to complete a full summer internship from May through August 2026.
  • Ability to learn the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System.
Responsibilities
  • Provide financial support through analysis assignments, including a major project such as Global Billing or several smaller, less complex projects.
  • Assist with financial transaction processing, analysis, and verification of proper financial procedures under supervision.
  • Communicate current workload status to appropriate team members to ensure client needs are met.
  • Propose advice to billers within Finance and other international billing locations.
  • Propose new approaches to problems and recommend changes in methods.
  • Manage bank accounts by reporting balances and performing transfers.
  • Perform and document application control testing.
  • Assist in developing business performance metrics and implementing an ongoing business performance monitoring program.
  • Periodically analyze operating results to determine causes and trends.
  • Assist with writing and presenting procedures.
  • Collaborate with credit control and collections, the general ledger team, and global billing offices.
  • Assist with data collection for data-quality improvement across existing and new data streams.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Preferably be enrolled at Texas A&M University, the University of Houston, or Prairie View A&M University.
  • Preferably have a minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher.

About the company

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American Bureau of Shipping

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ABS is a maritime classification society that provides classification, certification, and technical advisory services for ships and offshore assets to ensure safety and compliance. It sets safety and environmental standards, conducts surveys and inspections, and issues approvals and certificates for vessels, manufacturers, and service suppliers across the asset lifecycle. A global team from 200+ offices in 70 countries performs asset performance, energy and environmental reviews, and lifecycle management, while collaborating with governments and industry on guidance and decarbonization efforts. Its 160-year history, non-profit mandate within IACS, and emphasis on safety and environmental protection distinguish it from many competitors, guiding customers toward safe, efficient, and low-emission operations.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Spring, Texas

Founded

1862

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What believers are saying

  • ABS signed a September 3, 2026 MOU with JB Energy for Brazilian floating wind.
  • ABS issued Fleetzero's battery system assessment on August 11, 2026, boosting electrification credibility.
  • ABS-backed TMV Logistics launched a $200 million maritime fund on May 26, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • DNV, Lloyd's Register, and Bureau Veritas still outrank ABS on installed fleet relationships.
  • ABS's Korea-U.S. shipbuilding push depends on 2026 subsidy politics and yard execution.
  • One class failure on ammonia, hydrogen, or nuclear approval would shred trust overnight.

What makes American Bureau of Shipping unique

  • ABS is an IACS member with 200 offices across 70 countries.
  • ABS combines classification, cyber consulting, and risk services after acquiring RMC Global in April 2026.
  • ABS leads frontier approvals for nuclear, floating data centers, ammonia, and hydrogen designs in 2026.

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