About the role#
Williams International is seeking a Finance / Accounting Intern for the summer of 2027 at our Pontiac, Michigan facility. This role offers hands-on experience across multiple finance disciplines, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, project controls, and business analytics. You will work alongside finance and business professionals to gain practical skills in financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and data automation.
What you'll do#
- Support daily finance operations such as account reconciliations, invoice processing, billing, cash application, and general ledger activities.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, project cost tracking, and financial reporting.
- Help manage program processes by assisting with budget baseline development, monitoring project costs, and maintaining data integrity.
- Review and audit financial transactions, purchase orders, requisitions, and inventory records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations while using Python for process automation.
- Analyze business data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide analytical insights and support process improvement projects.
- Maintain analytics tools, databases, and source control repositories.
- Participate in team meetings, problem-solving activities, and brainstorming sessions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Economics, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours, with junior, senior, or Master's student standing.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professional discretion.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance if necessary.
Location & details#
- This internship is located on-site in Pontiac, Michigan.
- The position is part-time for the summer of 2027.
- This is a paid internship.
About Williams International
Williams International develops and manufactures jet engines for military and commercial aircraft. Founded in 1955, the company operates as a privately held organization. It maintains headquarters in Pontiac, Michigan, and a production facility in Ogden, Utah. The firm employs over 1,600 people and specializes in gas-powered turbine engines.
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