The Role
Hands-on internship providing IT support, accounting assistance, and operations/admin support in a manufacturing corporate environment. Duties include user support, onboarding/offboarding, data entry, reconciliations, AP/AR support, process documentation, metric tracking, and participation in cross-functional projects while learning company systems and controls.
Summary Generated by Built In
Butcher Power Products (BPP) designs and manufactures mission‑critical and industrial power solutions for essential infrastructure nationwide. Headquartered in Sacramento, CA, our teams collaborate closely across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to build reliable, high‑quality systems and take pride in delivering work that truly matters.
Job Summary:
The IT, Accounting & Operations Intern provides hands-on administrative, technical, and operational support to corporate functions within a manufacturing organization. This role is designed for a student or recent graduate seeking exposure to manufacturing corporate support operations, including basic IT systems support, accounting assistance, and cross-functional operational projects.
The intern will work closely with Accounting/Finance, Operations, and IT to support daily business activities while developing practical skills in a professional manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
IT & Systems Support:
- Provide basic IT support, including user access requests, equipment setup, and troubleshooting under supervision.
- Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities (system access, equipment tracking).
- Support documentation of IT procedures, asset tracking, and system inventories.
- Assist with data cleanup, reporting, and system organization tasks.
- Coordinate with internal teams or vendors for routine IT support requests.
Accounting & Finance Support:
- Assist accounting team with data entry, reconciliations, and basic reporting.
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice tracking and documentation.
- Help maintain organized financial and operational records.
- Assist with audits, inventory documentation, or cost tracking projects as assigned.
Operations & Administrative Support:
- Support corporate operations projects related to manufacturing support functions.
- Assist with process documentation, workflow mapping, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Help track operational metrics, schedules, and project deliverables.
- Provide general administrative support to corporate teams as needed.
Learning & Development:
- Gain exposure to manufacturing business operations, corporate systems, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Participate in training related to company systems, policies, and procedures.
- Complete assigned projects with increasing independence over time.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program in Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (Excel, Word, email).
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Willingness to learn and ask questions in a manufacturing environment.
- Coursework or experience related to IT systems, accounting, or business operations.
- Familiarity with ERP, accounting software, or ticketing systems (exposure only; training provided).
- Interest in manufacturing, supply chain, or corporate operations.
Core Competencies:
- Reliability and professionalism
- Strong follow-through
- Basic problem-solving skills
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Time management and prioritization
The base pay range for this role is $21 – $25 per hour.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Butcher Power Products is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Compensation ranges are provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in IT, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (Excel, Word, email)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Willingness to learn and ask questions in a manufacturing environment
- Coursework or experience related to IT systems, accounting, or business operations
- Familiarity with ERP, accounting software, or ticketing systems (exposure only; training provided)
- Interest in manufacturing, supply chain, or corporate operations
- Reliability and professionalism
- Strong follow-through
- Basic problem-solving skills
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Time management and prioritization
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The Company
What We Do
Butcher Power Products (BPP) designs and manufactures mission-critical low-voltage electrical distribution equipment — UL891 switchboards, UL67 panelboards, integrated power centers and solar-ready switchboards. Based in the Sacramento/Rancho Cordova area, BPP focuses on fast lead times, custom engineering and in-house manufacturing to supply data centers, hospitals and industrial customers with reliable power distribution solutions.
