About the role#
The Finance Intern will complete a variety of accounting and finance tasks while working under the guidance of site controllers and finance leads. This position offers exposure to different parts of the department and provides an opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects. You will work in-person with experienced professionals at the Lynchburg site and collaborate with teams across other locations.
What you'll do#
- Perform journal entries and assist with financial modeling, reporting, and analysis.
- Support the forecasting process and contribute to automation projects.
- Evaluate current systems and procedures to suggest process improvements, including the use of tools like Power BI and Power Query.
- Work as a team member to meet the needs of office staff, leadership, and customers.
- Provide customer service to help staff and clients reach their goals.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program with a focus on Finance or a related field.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office, with a focus on MS Excel.
- Ability to manage priorities and handle multiple tasks at once.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Lynchburg, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
About BWXT
BWXT is a manufacturing and engineering company based in Lynchburg, Virginia. It produces nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. The company also supplies components and fuel for commercial nuclear power and manages environmental restoration projects for government facilities. With over 7,000 employees, it operates sites across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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