Cost Accounting Analyst - Intern

About the role

Veolia in North America is the top‑ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider, and a leader in hazardous waste and pollution treatment. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia serves commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia employs more than 10,000 people at over 350 locations across North America.

This is a full‑time, 3‑6 month internship/co‑op with an anticipated start date in May 2027. The primary focus will be reviewing current standard costs, identifying outliers related to margin or data integrity, working closely with manufacturing engineers to align BOM & Routing with production procedures, and assisting in developing a go‑forward plan to maintain BOM & Routing on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

• Review current standard costs and identify outliers in relation to margin or potential data integrity issues
• Work closely with manufacturing engineers to ensure BOM & Routing are aligned with current production procedures
• Assist with developing a go‑forward plan to ensure BOM & Routing are maintained on a go‑forward basis
• Gain hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment and learn how standard costs are developed and maintained

Qualifications

Analytical mindset; ability to work cross‑functionally with Finance, Manufacturing Engineers and potentially Product Managers; understanding of cost accounting and interest in manufacturing; recognizes the importance of data integrity as the foundation for business decisions.

Skills

Ability to collaborate across departments; strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; attention to detail; effective communication.

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Accounting or Finance degree, with interest in manufacturing. Suitable for candidates pursuing or interested in becoming a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, or Plant Financial Controller. Consideration also given to other science‑based technical programs and degrees.

Benefits

• Opportunities for comprehensive technical and commercial training
• Career advancement prospects
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection
• Company values: Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, Respect

Pay

The compensation range is $18.80 – $20.91 USD.

Schedule

Full‑time, 3‑6 month internship/co‑op with an anticipated start date in May 2027.