Intern-Finance Job at Bigelow Tea, Fairfield, CT

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  • Bigelow Tea
  • Fairfield, CT

Job Description

Finance Department Intern – Summer 2026

Position Reports to: Director Finance Corporate Control, Finance

Objective: 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.

Educational 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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 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.

Preferred Skills

  • 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.

Timing of internship (start and end date)

Start date: June 2026

End date: August 2026

Job Tags

Summer work, Internship, Work at office,

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