Intern - Accounting and Finance

Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation.

The Finance and Accounting Intern will assist with various financial and accounting tasks within ACDC, supporting the Finance and Accounting team. Interns will be involved in bank reconciliations, auditing office fixed assets, and gaining exposure to emergency management recovery operations and strategy, including project management processes, planning, public assistance, and grant management as opportunities arise. Each Finance and Accounting Intern will have a specific work portfolio based on their skill sets and desired expertise.

The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Position Summary:

• Job Title: Finance and Accounting Intern
• Full Time or Part Time: Determined upon hire.
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary
• Compensation: $18/hour
• Travel/Location: Remote
• Benefits Summary: This temporary position is not benefits eligible except where required by law.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

• Assist with bank reconciliations.
• Aid with the audit of office fixed assets.
• Work on projects that have a direct impact on clients if available/needed.
• Interns will be given the opportunity for shadowing experiences and exposure to various divisions and projects as available.
• In limited circumstances, Interns may be asked to assist in matters related to research and development, project management/administration, or other corporate operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of accounting.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive customers and internal information.
• Capable of multi-tasking when necessary.
• Excellent critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong desire to help people.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changes in roles and projects.

Requirements

Experience and Education Required

• Currently enrolled or recently graduated from an Accounting /Finance or related field program at an accredited university, college, or other educational facility.
• 0-2+ years’ beginner level knowledge/experience in accounting/finance principles.
• 0-2+ years' customer service experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel.

Experience and Education Preferred

• Completion of Accounting 101 and 102.
• Current GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• 1 year of previous accounting/finance related internship, volunteering, or work experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Internship position has no direct supervisory responsibility.

Expected Hours of Work

Schedule may vary and require work on evenings and weekends and dependability and punctuality are paramount.

Physical Demands

• Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
• Ability to work at a computer for prolonged periods of time if needed.

Work Environment

• The internship is considered 100% remote, or work from home.

Additional Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.

• Eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Benefits

This temporary position is not benefits eligible except where required by law.

EEO Statement

AC Disaster Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion