Intern - Accounting & Finance - Tell City, IN

Mulzer Crushed Stone - Tell City, IN

Full-time - Intern

Tell City, IN

Mining (except Oil and Gas)

About the position

The Accounting and Finance Intern position at Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. offers a unique opportunity for individuals pursuing a degree in Accounting to gain hands-on experience in a vertically integrated company. Interns will engage with various aspects of the business, providing a comprehensive understanding of accounting functions within a leading supplier of crushed stone and aggregates in Southern Indiana. This role is designed to enhance the intern's knowledge and skills in accounting practices while contributing to the company's operations. Interns will work closely with company staff to identify solutions to common accounting issues, providing essential clerical support. Responsibilities will include assisting with data entry, processing accounts receivable and payable, managing collections, and participating in month-end closings and reconciliations. Additionally, interns will learn about Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, which is crucial for maintaining financial integrity and transparency within the organization. The position requires a professional demeanor and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Interns must be prepared to travel and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as needed. Adherence to safety protocols and company policies is paramount, ensuring a safe and productive work environment. This internship is an excellent stepping stone for those looking to build a career in accounting and finance, providing valuable experience in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Responsibilities

• Work with company staff to determine solutions to common issues.
• Provide clerical support and assist staff with data entry, accounts receivable and payable processing, collections, month-end closings, and reconciliations.
• Learn and assist with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

Requirements

• Working towards a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Accounting from a college or technical school.
• Understanding knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong desire to learn.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion