Accounting Intern

Accounting Intern Job Description

Summary of Essential Functions

• Observe and shadow experienced members of the Accounting department, gaining insights into their duties and responsibilities.

• Demonstrate proficiency in preparing financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements, and financial analysis.

• Utilize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and analytics software effectively for financial data management and analysis. 

• Execute tasks related to research, filing, data entry, and maintenance of accurate and complete financial records.

• Take on additional tasks or projects to expand knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and financial operations.

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing or intending to pursue the following degrees/majors: Bachelor or Master of Accounting, Finance, or other related degree.

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must possess technical and professional financial skills and have familiarity with information systems and processes.   

• Must be able to perform and variety of duties ranging from direct involvement in analysis to communicate with others regarding compiled results. 

• Personal computer, system terminals and other office equipment and 10-key by touch are a plus.   

Physical Requirements

• May be expected to lift over twenty-five (25) pounds.

• Ability to distinguish between numbers and symbols.

• Corrected vision and hearing to normal or near normal range.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Shadowing members of the Accounting department as they perform their duties.

• Prepare financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, and other documents.

• Responsible for the preparation of work papers and schedules reconciling various balance sheet accounts at the end of each accounting period and preparing journal entries for input.

• Assist with research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records.

• Provide monthly variance analysis for month-end financial reporting package.

• Assist in the preparation, compilation, and reporting of the annual operating budget and financial planning processes.

• Learn financial analysis and design, operational processes, databases, data management techniques, reporting tools and methods.

• Work with ERP and analytics software (e.g., Tableau, Strata, Oracle).

• Taking on additional tasks and projects to learn more about accounting and financial operations.