2027 Accounting Intern - Fort Smith, AR

Gerdau•Fort Smith, AR

About The Position

Gerdau is hiring an Accounting Intern for its paid G. Start internship program for Summer 2027. The project-focused program is designed to help students grow personally and professionally and develop candidates for future positions at the company. The internship will last through the summer, typically June through August, and is scheduled around school commitments. The position is 40 hours per week. The intern will organize and analyze data, investigate departmental spending and cost-saving projects, prepare meeting materials, automate departmental processes by building Office Connect files, and audit work for errors. The role calls for technical accounting knowledge, strong communication and computer skills, sound time management, attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team under deadline pressure.

Requirements

Be an undergraduate entering sophomore, junior, or senior year.
Be pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field at a recognized accredited college or university.
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5; a GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
Be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without current or future employment sponsorship.
Demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
Have solid technical accounting knowledge.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office and have strong computer skills.
Demonstrate effective time management, close attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Have a willingness to take initiative and a problem-solving attitude.