Accounting and Finance Intern - Onsite
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Job Description
We are seeking an Accounting intern to assist with several accounting processes, partnering and learning from our talented finance group and acquiring real-world experience over the course of the rest of the summer and through the end of the calendar year. You'll participate in things like month-end processing, including journal entries and financial statement generation, as well as the unclaimed property process amongst other things. For a complete listing of duties, see below:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with accounts payable and receivable processing
- Support month-end and quarter-end closing procedures
- Assist with bank reconciliations and journal entries
- Assist in gathering and processing information for unclaimed property in accordance with state requirements
- Support fixed asset accounting activities, including depreciation entries and asset reconciliations
- Assist the finance team in preparing for and completing interim audit tasks
- Support special projects as assigned by finance team
Education/Experience/Personal Requirements
- Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
- Completed minimum 1-2 years of relevant coursework
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (debits/credits, financial statements, accounting cycle)
- Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
- Computer skills, including experience with MS Office Suite applications, and spreadsheet utilization and development
- Math skills with the ability to calculate rates, ratios and percentages
- Discretion working with confidential information required
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Exposure to accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Experience with database management or ERP systems
If this sounds like you - and you're interested in corporate accounting and pursing a degree in central WI - we'd love to hear from you.