Intern

Bigelow Tea•Fairfield, CT

21d

About The Position

To work with all groups in the Corporate Finance team with a view to gaining an insight into how the Accounting and Finance functions support the organization. The objective of this internship is for the student to develop a practical understanding of how Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, and transactional finance functions support the operational and strategic goals of the business. The intern will partner with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Operations, and Corporate Finance leadership to develop analytical, technical, and business skills through hands-on assignments. Area of Focus/Project Details: Treasury & Cash Management Support Work directly with the Treasurer to understand daily cash management processes, liquidity management, debt obligations, and banking relationships. Accounts Receivable & Deduction Review (with Supply Chain Coordination) Collaborate with the AR Manager and Supply Chain team to evaluate customer deductions, pricing discrepancies, and freight claims common in manufacturing operations. Assist in root-cause analysis of recurring deduction issues and help develop process improvement recommendations. Support resolution efforts, documentation, and follow-up with customers as needed. Audit Support (Corporate Controller & Staff Accountant) Assist the Corporate Controller and Accountant in compiling audit schedules, retrieving supporting documentation, and preparing reconciliations. Accounts Payable & Invoice Resolution Support the AP team in researching invoice variances and assisting with 3-way match issues common to manufacturing (PO, receipt, invoice). Partner with Purchasing or Operations when necessary to clear outstanding items and improve invoice processing timeliness. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Support – FY27 Budget Develop insights into cost drivers unique to manufacturing—such as material costs, labor efficiency, overhead allocation, and volume forecasting. Fixed Asset Reconciliation & Year-End Support Support preparation for year-end close activities by helping verify accuracy and completeness of fixed asset records.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Entering junior or senior year at an accredited college or university.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis), PowerPoint, and Word.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders across finance, supply chain, and operations.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Experience or coursework in database design, data analysis, or financial systems preferred.
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.) is a plus.
Interest in manufacturing operations, cost accounting, and business process improvement.