Plant Accounting Intern

Location: East Chicago, IN

Cleveland-Cliffs takes pride in offering a variety of opportunities for students and new graduates who have an interest in the steel industry and a passion for innovation and sustainability. We offer a best-in-class internship program in the industry and partner with many universities to provide co-op opportunities. Working beside industry-leading engineering and operational leaders, our interns/co-ops will create meaningful solutions to real-world problems. As an intern/co-op with Cleveland-Cliffs, you will build life-long professional connections and have the opportunity to be considered for future full-time employment.

Cleveland-Cliffs is looking for a summer Accounting Intern at our Indiana Harbor location. This internship offers hands-on experience and exposure to corporate accounting at a Fortune 500 company. The Accounting Intern is responsible for accumulating, analyzing, and reporting cost information for an assigned operating area. This information is communicated to management and manufacturing personnel to support decision-making and the efficient, economical use of company resources.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to US GAAP

• Prepare journal entries and perform financial statement reconciliations

• Recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problems

• May also include project work in the Shared Services area, management of inventories in the Plant Accounting areas, and overall process improvement work

• Various other duties as needed to support the business

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrollment in Bachelor of Science program in Accounting, Finance, or other Business-related field

• Must have completed at least sophomore year of study by the summer of 2027

• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.