Cost Strategy Intern

Innovation Associates, Inc.•Village of Johnson City, NY

6d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

As a Cost Strategy Intern at iA, a leader in pharmacy automation, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting cost accounting and manufacturing finance processes in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Based in Johnson City, NY, this internship will provide exposure to cost data analysis, inventory reconciliation, manufacturing variance review, and month-end close activities, including EAC/POC costing. The iA Intern Program is a 10-week summer internship, running from, Tuesday June 1, 2027, through Friday, August 6, 2027.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
Analytical and detail-oriented, with a strong interest in cost accounting, manufacturing finance, and operational reporting.
Effective communicator—both written and verbal—with the ability to summarize findings clearly.
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, tech-driven environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with data, reconciliations, and reporting tools.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or internship experience in accounting, finance, cost accounting, manufacturing, or operations.
Familiarity with ERP systems or accounting/finance systems used in manufacturing environments.
Experience with data analysis tools such as Power BI, SQL, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily review of cost data responsibility reports to support timely and accurate cost accounting activities.
Review From/To postings and manufacturing variances to help identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for follow-up.
Support weekly cycle count audits and inventory reconciliations to promote inventory accuracy and operational alignment.
Participate in month-end cost close activities, gaining exposure to key cost accounting processes and controls.
Assist with analysis related to Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Percentage of Completion (POC) costing.
Partner with Cost Accounting, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to support reporting, reconciliation, and continuous improvement efforts.