Cost Accounting Analyst Intern

Water Technologies • Minnetonka, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is a great opportunity for an Intern who has or is looking toward becoming a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, or Plant Financial Controller. Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): This is a great opportunity to get hands on experience in a manufacturing environment and learn about the inner workings of how standard costs are developed and maintained. The primary focus will be reviewing current standard costs with a focus on the following: Identify 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 Why is this important: 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 goods. 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

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field
• Analytical mindset
• Ability to work cross functionally with Finance, Manufacturing Engineers, & 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
• Full-time availability for Summer 2027
• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in SAP

Responsibilities

• Identify 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 to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection
• challenging and meaningful careers
• competitive benefits
• flexible work arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern