Intern - Accounting

Company Overview

At Comtech, we design and deliver cutting‑edge communications systems that power next‑generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications, and cloud‑native technologies for commercial and government customers around the world.

Title: Accounting Intern

Department: Accounting/Finance 820900

Revision Date: 1/29/2026

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Location: Chandler, AZ (On‑Site)

Level: S1

This internship provides a hands‑on, real‑world finance and cost accounting experience for a highly motivated and analytical candidate. The intern will work directly with senior leadership on maintaining and evaluating the standard costs of raw materials, WIP (work‑in‑progress) and finished goods inventories through the assessment of bill of materials (BOMs), labor routings and overhead expenses.

• Assist, maintain and roll‑up standard cost in an integrated ERP system (M2K - Epicor Manage 2000 & Costpoint)
• Review BOMs and labor routing cost to ensure accuracy
• Assist in establishing standard material cost for purchased inventory items
• Analyze / review purchase price variances, over issues, and shortages
• Support the development and documentation of standard labor and overhead rates
• Analyze / review production work order variances, and recommend solutions for large cost discrepancy
• Prepare/ analyze inventory impairment reports, such as scrap, shrinkage, and obsolescence
• Plan and support physical inventory and weekly cycle counts
• Help maintain documentation for audit requests, including pulling data, organizing work papers, and validating source information
• Assist with month‑end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Assist in updating financial reporting templates, dashboards, and recurring reporting packages

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program (Finance or Accounting).

The pay range reflects the expected base salary for this position. Final compensation will be based on role, level, skills, experience, and geographic location.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.