Accounting Intern

Job 839 - Accounting Intern Job Summary

Assist Controller's group in month end and quarter end closing process.

Assist to ensure transactions are recorded according to generally accepted accounting principles.

Assist analysts in carrying out daily tasks and accounting transactions which may vary from simple to moderate and perform special projects within the Controller's group, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications



* Must be enrolled in an Accounting or Finance Bachelor or Graduate degree program


* Must be at least a sophomore status in college (completion of Freshman year) with courses in Beginning and Intermediate Accounting completed prior to internship.


* Overall GPA of 3.0 or above in Accounting/Finance courses


* Basic computer skills and good written and oral communication skills

Job Duties

1.

Monthly/Quarterly Close & Reporting - Assist Controller's group in month end and quarter end closing process.

Activities may include preparation and analysis of results such as comparison of current period results to prior period or budget and identification of factors impacting results, preparation of price/volume or gross margin analysis, compilation of financial information or reports for internal or external users, and preparation of additional analysis as needed.

2.

GAAP Accounting - Assist Controller's group in carrying out of daily tasks and accounting transactions which may vary from simple to moderate.

Evaluate transactions within assigned are to ensure recording in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and propose modifications where needed.

3.

Special Projects & Other - Perform analysis or procedures as requested providing management with results and recommendations for improvements and perform other duties as assigned.

Basic computer skills; and good written and oral communication skills.