Intern - Finance / Accounting (Summer 2027)

Williams International • Pontiac, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Williams International is seeking a Finance / Accounting Intern to join its team at the Pontiac, Michigan facility for the summer of 2027. The privately owned company develops and manufactures jet engines for military and commercial aircraft. The internship provides hands-on experience across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger Accounting, Project Controls, and Business Analytics, with exposure to financial operations, budgeting and forecasting, project cost management, data analysis, and reporting.

The intern will work alongside finance and business professionals and develop practical skills in accounting, financial analysis, project controls, business intelligence, and data automation. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace. New team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids, and alcohol as policy dictates. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities. Applicants who need assistance or accommodation to use the website or apply may contact HR by email or telephone; accommodation requests are determined on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Economics, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 60 credit hours; must have junior or senior standing or be enrolled in a Master's Program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance if needed; selected candidates may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily finance and accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activities, account reconciliations, invoice processing, billing, cash application, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, project cost tracking, and financial reporting by collecting, validating, organizing, and analyzing financial and operational data from multiple business systems and sources.
• Support program and project management processes by assisting with budget baseline development and maintenance, monitoring project costs and cost accumulation reports, maintaining data integrity in financial systems, and ensuring compliance with financial controls and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements.
• Review and audit financial transactions, purchase orders, requisitions, inventory records, and supporting documentation for accuracy, compliance with company policies, and alignment with approved budgets and business objectives.
• Develop reports, dashboards, visualizations, and automated solutions; assist with data cleaning, analysis, and Python-based process automation to improve reporting efficiency and insight generation.
• Analyze business and financial data to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities, and communicate findings and recommendations through reports, presentations, and discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs, provide analytical insights, support decision-making, and contribute to process improvement initiatives and special projects.
• Assist with maintaining analytics tools, databases, and source control repositories, and research new technologies, methodologies, and best practices in finance and data analytics.
• Participate in team meetings, problem-solving activities, and brainstorming sessions to help address business challenges and support organizational objectives.

What This Job Offers

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