Purpose:     

If you are looking for an impactful career opportunity with a growing global company who wants to challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future —look no further. Billerud is passionately committed to sustainability. You can feel good about the products we make because paper is sustainable at multiple levels. Paper is made from trees, one of earth’s most renewable resources harvested from sustainably managed forests, and it is highly recyclable and recycled.

At Billerud, you can reach your full potential—and help us reach ours. Come build a better future with us!

Billerud Americas Corporation is seeking talented individuals who desire a career in Accounting or Finance and who are interested in maximizing their education through an on-site Summer Internship opportunity at one of our Manufacturing facilities in Escanaba or Quinnesec, Michigan. This role will provide accounting and analytical support to the Accounting and Finance teams. This role is designed for a technically capable individual with a strong drive for results.

Key Accountabilities:

• Conducting cost audits
• Preparing and analyzing cost reports
• Interpretation and application of financial policies and accounting standards
• Development of standard work documentation for training purposes
• Investigation analysis and resolutions of variances
• Collaborating with internal customers
• Analysis of current manual tasks and recommendation for automation where necessary
• Additional projects as assigned.

Required Experience and Education:

• Must have completed sophomore year of college working toward a major in Finance or Accounting
• Must have basic accounting functional knowledge
• Must be available to work May through August.

Required skills:

• Ability to interpret financial data and standard cost concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills with emphasis in Excel.   All other Microsoft Office products a plus.
• The ideal candidate is a team-player, self-starter, and quick learner, who is motivated to improve self and surroundings.

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Why us?

• Be part of a dynamic team within Billerud
• An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future
• Development and career opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and certificate courses offered through partner schools.
• Friendly, nurturing culture and work environment
• Hands-on experience and an opportunity to apply what you have learned in school
• Expand your knowledge working one-on-one with mentors and interacting with a team that listens to your ideas, values your input, and provides feedback to help you grow and get better at what you do.