Accounting Internship 2026

Crest Industries

Posted 2 days ago

Internship

Pineville, Louisiana

In Person

Smart Summary

The intern will assist with core accounting functions including Accounts Payable processing, journal entries, and account reconciliations. They will also collaborate with various internal departments to support month-end close activities and ensure financial accuracy.

DIS-TRAN Steel is looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Intern to join their team. This role is focused on Accounts Payable processing and financial operations, offering hands-on experience in core accounting functions. Ideal candidates should be college juniors or above pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Accounts Payable

General Ledger

Invoice Review

Three-way Matching

Cash Flow Management

Journal Entries

Account Reconciliation

Month-end Close

Time Management

Epicor

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Financial Reporting

Data Accuracy

Job Description

Come join our team at DIS-TRAN Steel!

Our people – not our machinery - are our biggest assets. DIS-TRAN Steel’s leadership team lives by our company values, modeling our culture of respect and integrity each day. We're a team that likes to have fun, but we also know how to get stuff done.

DIS-TRAN Steel is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Intern to join our team this summer. This internship offers hands-on experience in core accounting functions, with a strong focus on Accounts Payable processing and financial operations. The intern will work closely with the accounting team and gain exposure to how accounting supports daily manufacturing operations.

\nKey Responsibilities:
  • Assist with Accounts Payable processing, including invoice review, general ledger coding, and three-way matching (purchase order, receipt, and invoice).
  • Learn and support the cash flow cycle, including the benefits of early payment discounts.
  • Prepare and post journal entries.
  • Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Assist with month-end close activities.
  • Communicate and collaborate with internal departments such as Purchasing, Receiving, HR, Plant Supervisors, and external vendors to resolve discrepancies and meet deadlines.
  • Develop time-management skills by planning daily tasks to support timely and accurate processing.
Tools & Systems:
  • Accounting software: Epicor
  • Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook
What You’ll Learn:
  • How Accounts Payable supports the general ledger and overall financial reporting
  • The importance of AP in business operations and cash management
  • How accounting interfaces with multiple departments in a manufacturing environment
  • Professional communication and deadline management in a fast-paced setting
Qualifications:
  • Currently enrolled in a college or university, Junior level or above, pursuing Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) preferred
  • Willingness to learn and take ownership of assigned tasks
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As strategists, operational experts, customer advocates and team players, we all believe in the power of our people. Explore how you can become a part of our team of strength and commitment that's built to last!

DIS-TRAN Steel is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

DIS-TRAN Steel is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

Part of the CREST INDUSTRIES family of companies.

Crest Industries

Founded in 1958, Crest Industries is the operating company for a family of world-class project-oriented businesses specialized in electric power delivery, industrial services, distribution and natural resources. Our vertically-integrated family of companies can see industrial projects through from start to finish, and we pride ourselves on our values of doing the right thing, winning together, questioning the status quo and rising to the challenge. We are a growing company focused on continuous improvement, and we are dedicated to leveraging our strong foundation and finding the right people to help deliver on our customers’ needs. Our Family of Companies includes Beta Engineering, Crest Natural Resources, DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations, DIS-TRAN Steel, Mid-State Supply Company, Millennium Galvanizing and Optimal Field Services. Crest Industries, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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