Koppers Inc. is a leading company in performance chemicals, and they are seeking a Finance and Marketing Intern. This hybrid internship provides hands-on experience in accounting and financial operations as well as market research and business case development.
Responsibilities
Support daily and monthly accounting activities, including invoice processing, account reconciliations, and data entry
Assist with financial reporting by preparing spreadsheets, updating financial models, and validating data accuracy
Analyze cost trends, production expenses, and operational metrics to support financial planning
Participate in internal audit activities, documentation reviews, and compliance tasks
Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the Finance team
Conduct market research to inform new business opportunities, customer segments, and understand competitive landscapes
Assist in developing business cases for new products, markets, or strategic initiatives
Analyze industry trends, pricing benchmarks, and customer needs to support commercialization strategy development
Assist in the preparation of presentations, reports, and summaries for leadership review
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Sales, Finance, and Operations, to gather data and insights for market assessments and budget development
Develop marketing commercialization budgets to support marketing efforts required to execute individual strategic marketing initiatives
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with data analysis tools is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills required
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively across two functional teams
Strong collaboration skills and comfortable meeting with a variety of business leaders
Strong writing and familiarity with using AI to help inform and develop communication tools
General understanding of qualitative and quantitative research approaches
Ability to work in a culture focused on Zero Harm daily safety initiatives and practices
Preferred
Interest in manufacturing, chemicals, or industrial markets
Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a global wood preservation technology company that creates safe and environmentally responsible solutions to solve our customer’s most important challenges.
