Intern, Finance/Accounting

Description

CESA 6 is looking for a Finance Intern, come join our team!  This is a limited term employment (LTE) hourly, non-benefited position, that works as needed approximately 20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week during the summer. This position is located in Oshkosh, WI. 

SUMMARY

The Finance/Accounting Intern reports directly to the Executive Director of Finance, and is primarily responsible for supporting the Agency through completion of various reports and analytical projects. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience and contribute to key financial processes, including analyzing functional actuals, developing forecasts and budgets, supporting the monthly close process, and assisting with ad hoc analysis.

FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions

Assist in monthly close process to include but not limited to:

• Preparation of journal entries.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Audit schedules.
• Class center reviews.
• Assist with fixed assets.
• Reconciliation of general ledger accounts.

Other Functions

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Experience, Education, and/or Licensure

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.  
• Must be enrolled in an Accounting or Finance program. A Sophomore-level standing or greater, working toward a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Basic Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word knowledge.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Model the core values of the agency.
• Computer skills, including email, word processing, and virtual meeting scheduling.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google platform applications, along with the ability to learn agency-specific applications to support business operations.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with diverse work teams.
• Engage with clients in a positive manner that represents self, team, and Agency.
• Work as a team and collaborate effectively with others to meet the needs of the Agency.
• Process-oriented.
• Communicate effectively and timely, verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Excellent time management with the ability to manage schedules and meet deadlines.
• Problem-prevention, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Work accurately with close attention to detail.
• Exhibit a high degree of confidentiality of sensitive information and process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Work effectively, professionally, and tactfully with internal agency staff and external clients. 
• Ability to set and meet high standards of customer service (internal and external).
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate interaction with the workforce.
• Exhibit a professional, businesslike appearance and demeanor.
• Professionally represent the agency and public, private and parochial school districts in interactions with staff, customers and community.
• Facilitate an overall work environment of mutual respect and collaboration.
• Ability to interpret data.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work Environment

• Ability to work in a professional and flexible office environment, with or without visual and audible distractions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.  
• The employee must regularly communicate effectively in person, via phone, and in writing.
• The employee will lift or move office products and supplies up to 20 pounds.

Contact:

Trena Larson

tlarson@cesa6.org

See CESA 6 Core Values Here 

 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CESA 6 will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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