Intern Undergraduate - Cost Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

Are you ready to launch your career in accounting and make a meaningful impact on business performance? Our undergraduate internship in cost accounting offers a hands-on opportunity to support financial analysis, improve cost visibility, and contribute to data-driven decision making. You will work closely with experienced finance and operations professionals to analyze cost structures, support budgeting processes, and identify opportunities for efficiency and savings. This internship is designed for students with a strong foundation in accounting or finance, a passion for analytical problem solving, and a desire to build a career in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs planned work to accomplish project goals while gaining experience with cost accounting practices, financial systems, and company policies.
• Assists with collecting, analyzing, and interpreting cost data to support operational and financial reporting needs.
• Supports preparation of cost reports, variance analyses, and summaries to identify trends, discrepancies, and improvement opportunities.
• Works with cross-functional teams such as operations, procurement, and finance to gather information and clarify cost-related data.
• Assists in developing and maintaining cost models, standard costing processes, and inventory valuation support as applicable.
• Supports the budgeting and forecasting process by compiling data and assisting in financial analysis.
• Affords assistance in identifying process improvements that enhance cost tracking accuracy and reporting efficiency.
• Maintains accurate records and supports data entry into financial systems and company databases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
• Experience: No prior full-time experience required.
• Skills:
  • Foundational knowledge of accounting principles, including cost accounting concepts.
  • An analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate data and identify trends or discrepancies.
  • The ability to apply accounting concepts to support financial and operational decisions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general familiarity with financial systems or ERP platforms.
  • A strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • The ability to work independently while collaborating in a team-oriented environment.

LOCATION

Lakewood, Colorado – Open to candidates willing to relocate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Typical Office Environment requirements include reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting, up to 20 pounds.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range

$33.00 to $33.00 - Hourly pay rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data

Target Bonus on Base

0.0%

COMPANY INFORMATION

• We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.
• Our global footprint includes manufacturing devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.
• We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.