Accounting Intern

General Statement of Duties:

Position will be responsible for:

• Performing month-end accounting procedures

• Analyzing, documenting and reconciling balance sheet accounts

• Maintaining relationships with business partners to ensure proper accounting for assigned accounts

• Make recommendations on expense reduction or process improvement utilizing critical thinking, creativity and analysis

  Examples of Duties: (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all that may be found in this job.)

   

  Prepare timely, accurate and efficient monthly journal entries.

   

  Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations utilizing Blackline.  Provide complete documentation, identify any discrepancies and propose adjustments if necessary.

   

  Analyze monthly financial results through P&L variance analysis.  Write thoughtful commentary and propose recommendations based on findings to Accounting Leadership team.

   

  Build relationships within the Accounting and Finance department.  Work cross functionally with other departments on projects related to assigned areas.

   

  Work closely with Financial Planning & Analysis to maintain relevant understanding of the current forecast associated with assigned P&L lines.

   

  Prepare financial schedules and support for internal audits, SOX, regulatory examinations and other management requirements.

   

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  Motivated, self-starter who can juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines

  Naturally curious, creative, professional demeanor

  Excellent problem-solving skills

  Ability to work as part of a team and build effective relationships within and across departments

  Possess strong accounting knowledge and have attention to detail 

  Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

  Strong oral and written communication skills

   

  Minimum Qualifications

  Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Accounting

  0-2 years of Accounting or Finance experience

  Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, Internet research

   

  Desirable:

  Experience with MS Access, or similar database application