Cost Accounting Analyst - Intern

Veolia Environnement SA • Minnetonka, MN

3d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, 3-6 month internship/co-op, with an anticipated start date in May 2027. Your responsibilities will include reviewing current standard costs with a focus on identifying outliers in relation to margin or potential data integrity issues. You will work closely with manufacturing engineers to ensure BOM & Routing are aligned with current production procedures and assist with developing a go forward plan to ensure BOM & Routing are maintained on a go forward basis. Standard Cost is the foundation for ensuring a plant is running efficiently and that we are going to market with the most accurate costs to produce finished products. This helps to ensure that we aren’t pricing ourselves out of the market, and ensures that we aren’t selling finished products below cost. Success in achieving the above mentioned items will result in the potential for top line growth and margin improvements, which are key areas of focus for 2026.

Requirements

• Analytical mindset
• Ability to work cross functionally with Finance, Manufacturing Engineers & potentially Product Managers
• Understanding of cost accounting and interest in Manufacturing
• Sees the importance of data integrity, as it’s the foundation for making business decisions
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Accounting or Finance degree, with interest in Manufacturing
• Eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately

Nice To Haves

• Interest in becoming a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, or Plant Financial Controller
• Consideration will also be given to other science-based technical programs and degrees.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing current standard costs with a focus on identifying outliers in relation to margin or potential data integrity issues
• Work closely with manufacturing engineers to ensure BOM & Routing are aligned with current production procedures
• Assist with developing a go forward plan to ensure BOM & Routing are maintained on a go forward basis

Benefits

• Comprehensive technical and commercial training
• Career advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern