Ursa Major

2025 Summer Internship - Accounting

Berthoud, Colorado, United States

$60-60k

Internship

a month ago

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Job description

Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems.

Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.

As the Accounting Intern you will be responsible for learning the day to day operations of a corporate accounting and finance department , help ensure that data supports budgeting and forecasting requirements, as well as contribute to Ursa Major reaching its overall financial goals. This role will also gain exposure to the month-end close process and assist in preserving the integrity of the general ledger through account reconciliations and maintaining amortization and accrual schedules. This individual must be able to adhere to timetables, be highly organized, and be solution-oriented.

Responsibilities:

Learn customer invoicing process
Prepare journal entries and various ad hoc reports
Process, apply, and reconcile cash receipts
Perform bank reconciliations
Identify process improvements to ensure accurate reporting and efficiency of cash application processes
Learn cross-functional relationship building
Gain exposure to full-cycle Accounts Payable
Assist with month-end close process
Prepare account reconciliations
Will be responsible for preparing a project that can be presented to Finance Leadership at the end of the summer

Required Qualifications:

2-4 semesters of Accounting or Finance coursework
Basic knowledge of general accounting principles
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
Excellent attention to detail
Willingness to learn
Strong organization skills

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $29.00/hour, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.  

Benefits Include:

Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
Paid parental and Adoptive Leave
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
EAP Program
Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
Company stock options

NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

No outside recruiters, please.