Summary:  The Accounting Intern will work closely with various members of the Finance departments to support most aspects of accounting, assisting with the preparation of statements that follow all regulatory and accounting guidelines, and the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices.

As part of the internship, the position will also be assigned a process improvement project to fully understand the existing process, document via work instructions and workflow diagram, and propose opportunities for improvement and solutions to any problems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support most aspects of accounting management (billing, tax forms, reporting etc.)Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirementsPrepare journal entries, invoices etc. and reconcile accounts for the monthly or annual closingAssist in the preparation of budgets or forecastsParticipate in preparation for the annual auditHelp in development of reports for management or regulatory bodiesPrepare audit workpapers as assignedHelp in the implementation of new accounting standardsIdentify opportunities for key process automation with using tools like RPA, power queries, etc

Required Qualifications:

Junior/Senior status for accounting bachelor’s degreeWorking knowledge of MS Office (especially excel)Highly motivated and able to manage multiple activities, projects, and effectively communicate results

Quantitative Scope:

No direct/indirect reports

Work authorization:

No sponsorship available

North Star BlueScope Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.