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Bigelow Tea · 2 hours ago

Intern-Finance

Fairfield, CT

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Bigelow Tea is seeking a Finance Department Intern for Summer 2026 to gain insights into the Accounting and Finance functions that support the organization. The intern will work with cross-functional teams to develop analytical, technical, and business skills through hands-on assignments in various finance areas including Treasury, Accounts Receivable, and Financial Planning & Analysis.

ConsumerManufacturing

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Treasurer to understand daily cash management processes, liquidity management, debt obligations, and banking relationships

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

Assist the Corporate Controller and Accountant in compiling audit schedules, retrieving supporting documentation, and preparing reconciliations

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

Develop insights into cost drivers unique to manufacturing—such as material costs, labor efficiency, overhead allocation, and volume forecasting

Support preparation for year-end close activities by helping verify accuracy and completeness of fixed asset records

Qualification

Microsoft ExcelAnalytical skillsERP systemsProblem-solving skillsDatabase designData analysisCost accountingBusiness process improvementCollaboration skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail