Koppers is a global wood preservation technology company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are seeking an Accounting Intern to provide support to various corporate accounting and finance functions, including financial reporting and compliance with established policies.
Responsibilities
Participate in various functions including, but not limited to, corporate accounting, external financial reporting, audit, and treasury.
Contribute to the month-end close process including posting journal entries, running routines, and supporting the corporate accounting team.
Reconcile and maintain financial workpapers.
Draw up monthly financial reports, as needed.
Prepare and explain financial analytics.
Participate in SEC reporting, including the document gathering and tie out processes.
Assist shared services with daily treasury tasks.
Contribute to the preparation and coordination of the audit process, including interaction with internal and external auditors.
Assist with the testing and maintenance of internal financial controls and procedures.
Qualification
Required
Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a major or concentration in accounting.
Knowledge of fundamental accounting, finance, and financial reporting principles and practices.
Problem-solving skills are a must.
Competency with Microsoft Office products.
Attention to detail and accuracy are key.
Ability to plan and organize priorities and schedule and monitor deliverables from a variety of workstreams.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Initiative to continuously improve and challenge the status quo.
Inter-departmental teamwork skills.
Preferred
Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a global wood preservation technology company that creates safe and environmentally responsible solutions to solve our customer’s most important challenges.
