Job Description
Your Job The finance team within Georgia-Pacific is seeking finance interns to join our team, this upcoming Summer 2026. This will be a 12-week onsite, in-person internship opportunity that runs from mid-May to early August 2026.
Location: This is an onsite role supporting our Consumer Products Manufacturing facility in Palatka, FL . We are seeking local applicants, or candidates that are seeking to intern in Palatka, and subsequently relocate if offered a full-time role.
The Palatka Mill has been in operation for over 75 years and is located a commutable distance from most of Jacksonville, FL. Our Georgia-Pacific Corporate HQ is located in downtown Atlanta, GA. Check us out! Palatka Paper Mill Celebrates 75 Years | Georgia-Pacific News
What You Will Do Georgia-Pacific finance interns are fully immersed into the team/site that they support focusing on a key challenge facing the team. Finance interns have the opportunity to leverage their skills to craft a solution to this challenge with the ongoing support and mentorship of both their direct supervisor and a mentor. In addition, our summer interns do the following:
- Collaborate with the various teams across the organization (across Finance, Operations, and the broader organization)
- Learn and help support various key FP&A activities including forecast and planning, benchmarking, gap analysis, and reporting activities
- Support the successful evolution of finance processes and tools. Help implement finance and operations best practices and support advancement of financial reporting including excel modeling and other data analytics tools.
- Navigate and contribute to a dynamic environment including adapting quickly to evolving business needs and priorities
- Support team with other data-driven insights as needed.
Our interns work alongside our employees to solve real problems and offer insights that benefit society through improving our products and services. In addition to being a contributor on their team, interns at Koch Companies learn about our unique Principle-Based Management culture, enjoy a variety of networking events to promote lasting career connections, and partner with interns from other disciplines on case studies, and participate in our #LifeAtKoch Challenge. These are just a few key aspects of our internship program. Below are skills that contribute to the success of our Analyst Interns:
- Process Mindset: Ability to understand and follow accounting processes, with an eye for identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Analysis Skills: Analytical skills with the capacity to interpret financial data and reports.
- Financial Acumen: Basic understanding of financial principles and accounting practices.
- Economic Thinking : Familiarity with economic concepts and the ability to apply economic reasoning.
- Partnership: Ability to collaborate effectively, demonstrating strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
- Analyze Data, Draw Insights, Create Recommendations : Proficiency in data analysis, with the ability to extract insights and make well-founded recommendations for action.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) - Currently enrolled in a college degree program OR alternative program. (e.g., 4-year university, 2-year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.)
- Able to intern in Palatka, and have an interest in working at that facility, or another nearby GP facility, full-time upon graduation
- Eligible for full time employment on or before Summer 2027
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy: All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are: Georgia-Pacific is a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our
business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits: Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities: Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
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