Accounting & Finance Intern

Urban Science Applications, Inc. • Detroit, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are Automotive Business Scientists. We empower our clients to turn overwhelming industry data into discovery, action and measured success. We are unique market leaders because we find and examine possibilities through the clarity of a scientific lens. To solve the toughest client challenges, we need curious, creative and dedicated people to join our team.
We search out individuals who align with our core values and who adhere to the highest standards of integrity and ethics in everything they do. Our company is filled with the brightest minds and the biggest hearts at every level. We recognize that personal success takes on many different forms of the course of our lives – both professional and personally – so we provide a myriad of benefits and programs focused on Wellbeing, Growth, Community and Recognition. One size does not fit all, so we encourage every Urban Scientist to discover their own formula for success. If this sounds like the kind of company you would like to work with, Apply Now!
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMOur comprehensive program allows you to gain real-world experience by working closely with – and learning from – our leaders, and to build meaningful relationships that last long beyond our summer program. Our program is all about delivering situations and support that guide our interns to future success while tapping the power of their unique skills, perspectives and experiences to continue to move our organization – and our industry – forward. Dive into Urban Science’s vibrant intern community by actively participating in networking events and social activities with over 20 interns. Our interns become a part of diverse teams including those that develop software and IT solutions, analyze data, support client deliverables and corporate teams. Throughout the program, you’ll expand your knowledge through insightful lunch-and-learns with business leaders and unique learning opportunities that cover broader business topics and valuable career development skills. Additionally, you'll gain practical skills through scrum training sessions, professionalism workshops and the chance to tackle meaningful projects that make a real impact.
OVERVIEW
The Intern will participate in the Urban Science corporate internship program and take on rotational assignments within Accounting & Finance to gain hands-on experience in operational accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial systems.
The person selected for this position will work up to 40 hours per week during the Summer 2026 internship program (May – August), with the potential to extend to 20 hours a week during the school year.
This role has current Hybrid Workplace flexibility local to our Detroit, MI office location. Candidate must be available and willing to work two days per week in person (currently Wednesdays and Thursdays).

Requirements

• Verbal Communication: Ability to compose and verbally deliver information of varying levels, using appropriate grammar, tone, inflection and non-verbal cues, while also listening to and correctly deciphering verbal communication delivered by others.
• Written Communication: Ability and capacity to communicate ideas, facts and data in writing using appropriate grammar, syntax and sentence structure.
• Results Oriented: Ability to strive for optimal results by taking responsibility for timeliness, commitment to task and adherence to performance standards.
• Ethics & Integrity: Ability to behave in a trustworthy & transparent manner.
• Teamwork & Cooperation: Ability to work cooperatively with others and be part of a team.
• Self-Control: Ability to keep emotions under control and to restrain from negative actions or behaviors.
• Information Seeking: Ability to gain a deeper understanding of work related issues or events by making a concerted effort to gather information and seek out development opportunities.
• Initiative: Ability to go above and beyond in order to improve or enhance job results.
• Quality Control: Ability to monitor and check work related information and deliverables ensuring high quality and accuracy.
• Customer Service: Ability to understand and help/assist both internal and external customers and meet their needs.
• Flexibility/Adaptability: Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of situations, individuals or groups, as well as understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives.
• MS Office: Requires demonstrated knowledge of MS PowerPoint. Requires intermediate knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEWorking towards a baccalaureate degree in: Business or another complimentary field from an accredited U.S. college or university, or equivalent foreign institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the accounting and finance teams thru operational accounting and reporting assignments
• Participate in operational efficiency improvement projects
• Organize and lead small-scale Accounting & Finance projects, track progress, consult with subject matter experts to resolve issues, and communicate project status to executive sponsors
• Explore opportunities to complete a summer research project, and present findings and recommendations to leaders at the conclusion of the summer internship
• Meet corporate leaders and participate in lunch & learn presentations to develop an introductory understanding of company business operations
• Work with other interns on cross-functional projects if project opportunities are available
• Responsible for managing personal work schedule and balancing time commitments needed to complete day to day assignments, participate in project activities, complete the research project, and participate actively in corporate intern program activities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern