Accounting Intern

Pratt Industries • Wapakoneta, OH

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Pratt Industries is seeking an ambitious, career-minded college student to join its Mill Accounting Department in Wapakoneta, Ohio, for a Winter 2026 internship. The role provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced industrial environment, connecting classroom accounting knowledge with the financial operations of a large manufacturing operation. The intern will support daily accounting work, reporting, reconciliations, production-cost analysis, and workflow improvements while collaborating with teams across the mill.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited degree program majoring in Accounting.
• Completion of Cost Accounting coursework.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Eagerness to learn complex accounting and production software.
• Openness to learning and using Artificial Intelligence (AI); training on AI tools will be provided.
• Ability to commute daily to the Wapakoneta, Ohio facility during business hours.
• A teachable mindset, high attention to detail, and ability to communicate professionally in an office and industrial setting.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship or project work involving financial analysis.
• Interest in the manufacturing or recycling industries.

Responsibilities

• Support the Mill Accounting team with daily financial tasks, month-end reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Assist in tracking production costs and analyzing financial data using specialized manufacturing ERP software.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand the relationship between paper production, recycling logistics, and finance.
• Help identify efficiencies in accounting workflows to support the mill’s high-output operations.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks supporting the Accounting team’s function and operations as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed