2027 Accounting Intern - Fort Smith, AR

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  • Posted on Nov 10, 2026
  • Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States

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G.Start Internships

At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose.

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Gerdau is looking for G. Start candidates who have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally being part of a global company with more than 120 years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. G. Start is a paid internship program for Summer 2027 with the goal of developing students for future positions. The G. Start internships are project-focused and mutually beneficial.

Job Functions

•             Organizing and analyzing large sets of data

•             Deep dive cost projects related to spending and cost saving for the departments.

•             Preparation of meeting material

•             Automation within the department (building office connect files)

•             Auditing work for errors

We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:

• Solid technical accounting knowledge

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

• Effective time management

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong computer skills preferred

• Ability to work well with a team as well as independently

• Problem-solving attitude

• Willingness to take initiative

• Close attention to detail

• Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate entering Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year.
  • Pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or related from a recognized accredited college or university.
  • Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher).
  • Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities.
  • Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment.
  • Candidates must demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office is a plus.

Hours: 40 per week. Will work with school schedules - internship will last through the summer, typically June through August.

 

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.  

 

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com

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