Summer 2026 Accounting Intern

Job Description

Job Description

The future of aerospace and defense starts here.

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.

Join us for a hands-on, full-time summer internship experience at our Berthoud, CO location!

Ursa Major's Summer 2026 Internship Program offers students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in the aerospace and defense industry while contributing to meaningful, high-impact projects that support our mission and drive innovation in propulsion and advanced manufacturing.

As an 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 :

Program Details :

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 : (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)

How To Apply :

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

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.