Finance Intern

At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.

Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.

We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.

To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,500 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.

Summary  

We pride ourselves on giving our students real world experience everyday here at HSC!  Students participate, lead, and manage project work that are based on critical business needs.  Their participation is an essential part of their success and learning experience!  Most importantly, interns have a voice in the projects they are engaging in. 

In addition to playing a key role in project-based programs, our interns are responsible for performing administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization’s Accounting, Treasury and Finance departments.  Other tasks may include assisting with functional areas as necessary including financial reviews, data extraction and preparation, assisting in financial statement preparation and various tasks related to month-end close procedures. The interns primary project will require hands on time in the manufacturing plant to verify the condition and existence of assets. This project will include good project management and people skills to interact with plant leaders to complete the project requirements together.  

Essential Functions  

• Prepare, edit, and finalize written materials to include letters, memos, emails, documents, correspondence.  

• Lead projects that improve both efficiency and effectiveness across business lines.  

• Support Accounting, Treasury and Finance functional areas as necessary including bookkeeping, data extraction, reconciliation preparation and month-end reporting,   

• Conduct fixed asset verification audits and improve asset identifications in SAP, which will occur in the plant environment.  

• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of financial files, and records. 

• Perform other duties as necessary for the successful operations of the Finance Function.  

Education Requirements  

• High School Diploma  

• Preferred Field of Study: Accounting/Finance 

Intern must maintain the following:  

• The candidate must attend a 4-year university and pursue a certificate or degree in a similar field of study  

• Minimum cumulative 2.7 GPA on 4.0 scale  

•  Must be full-time student (12 or more credits) during fall and winter semesters  

•  The candidate must be able to work full time during the duration of the summer internship  

• The candidate must be within driving distance to the site and have reliable transportation  

Preferred Work Experience  

• Intern/Co-op experience in relative field of study 

Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:

989.301.5333
or email your request to
G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Req No. 1041