Finance and Marketing Intern at Koppers Inc. in Peachtree City, GA

Summary: 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Qualifications: - Interest in manufacturing, chemicals, or industrial markets Required Skills: Microsoft Excel, Financial reporting, Market research Important Skills: Analytical skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Data analysis tools, Qualitative research, Quantitative research, Collaboration skills