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Accounting & Finance Intern (Year-Round)

Charter Manufacturing · Saukville, WI · Part time

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Why accounting and finance in a manufacturing company like a steel producer, rather than public accounting or a bank?

What they are checking: Whether they have thought about operations finance and are curious about how a plant actually makes money.

Tell me about a time you had to explain numbers or an analysis to someone without a finance background.

What they are checking: Communication skill for working with operations people who need the point, not the accounting jargon.

Describe a group project where something went wrong. What was your part in fixing it?

What they are checking: Teamwork and ownership, and whether they take responsibility instead of blaming teammates.

What do you hope to learn here that you couldn't learn in a classroom?

What they are checking: Whether they have clear goals and will take initiative to learn rather than wait to be assigned tasks.

What would you do

How would you balance 15 to 20 hours a week here with a full course load during the school year?

What they are checking: Reliability and time management, since a year-round intern has to be dependable during busy school weeks.

You notice a number in a report you built doesn't tie to the source data, and it's due to your manager in an hour. What do you do?

What they are checking: Honesty and accuracy over speed, and whether they flag problems early rather than hiding them.

If an operations manager asked you why scrap costs went up last month, how would you start figuring it out?

What they are checking: Analytical curiosity and a structured approach to digging into a variance with real data.

About the work

Tell me about the most complex thing you've built in Excel. What functions did you use and why?

What they are checking: Real Excel skill such as lookups, pivot tables and clean structure, which this internship leans on heavily.

Have you used Tableau or another visualization tool? How would you decide what chart to show a plant manager?

What they are checking: Whether they think about the audience and the decision a chart supports, not just how it looks.

In your own words, what's the difference between a fixed cost and a variable cost, and why would that matter in a steel mill?

What they are checking: Basic cost accounting understanding applied to a heavy manufacturing setting with big energy and material costs.

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The full job description

As published by Charter Manufacturing.

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family! Charter Steel is a leading American supplier of carbon and alloy steel bar, rod and wire products, and the largest steel coil processor in North America. As a fully integrated steelmaker with locations in Ohio and Wisconsin, Charter Steel offers a full range of grade and size coiled products and vast technical service experience . Charter Steel is a member of the Charter Manufacturing   family of companies. About the Accounting & Finance Internship: Gain hands-on experience in operations finance through financial analysis, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration while strengthening your Excel, Tableau, and analytical skills. Program Structure: • Schedule: Part-time (15-20 hours/week) during the academic year and full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer. • Location: Saukville, WI • Start Date: May 2027 • Duration: Year-round internship What we're looking for: • Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with current status of at least a Sophomore level. • Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. • Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. • Ability to succeed in a team environment. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Preferred experience: • ​ Accounting or Finance major with multiple related courses completed toward major. • Strong attention to details, accuracy, and reliability. • Advanced Excel skills. • Oracle experience. What you'll focus on: • Develop an understanding of accounting and operations finance processes. • Support financial analysis, monthly reporting, and business performance initiatives. • Assist with cost variance analysis and other operations finance projects. • Support fixed asset capitalization and disposal activities. • Document processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. What Sets Our Internship Program Apart: Work on meaningful projects while receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that help launch your career. Our paid internship program also includes signature experiences like Charter's Intern Kickoff Day, volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, and the Intern Summer Showcase. #LI-AF1 #LI-Hybrid #CharterSteel Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.

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