Finance Internship - Summer 2027

Cemstone•Mendota Heights, MN

About The Position

Cemstone is seeking a Finance Intern for Summer 2027 to support corporate accounting projects focused on improving ERP integrity, reporting, and analytical capabilities. The intern will perform special projects, conduct business case analyses to identify operational efficiencies, recommend process improvements, and support management staff as needed. The role calls for a positive, professional, team-oriented demeanor; initiative and responsibility; adaptability in a fast-paced environment; and effective communication across the department and organization. A basic understanding of general accounting principles is required.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Basic understanding of general accounting principles.
Ability to read and interpret financial statements and work with data-visualization platforms such as Microsoft Power BI.
Ability to work with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to speak effectively before groups or employees of the organization.
Ability to type text and figures quickly and accurately.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and volume.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Ability to address problems involving complex data and data-visualization tools.
Knowledge of accounting software, spreadsheet software, and word-processing software.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and seeks ways to improve and promote quality.
Exhibits confidence, motivates and influences others, accepts feedback, and gives appropriate recognition.
Helps drive process changes and generates improvement ideas.
Can consider the impact of details on the organization as a whole.
Demonstrates initiative, responsibility, flexibility, adaptability, teamwork, interpersonal skills, and effective communication.

Responsibilities

Complete special projects to enhance ERP reporting and analytical capabilities, such as developing a dashboard to track and analyze vehicle maintenance expenses.
Perform business case analyses to identify operational efficiency opportunities and recommend process improvements, such as assessing small-market ready-mix plant profitability.
Support management staff as needed.