Accounting Intern Job Description

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Accounting Intern Job Description

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Job summary 1

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Intern will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working with a high-performance Accounting organization. Duties will include preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, performing balance sheet analysis, assisting with monthly reporting packages and presentations, as well as various other month-end close tasks.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Assist with the monthly close cycles by Company policy and US GAAP
Prepare schedules and journal entries for account reconciliations
Assist with fluctuation and variance explanations as part of the period-end close process
- Assist in preparing management reporting package for periodic financial review
- Provide support for audit requests
- Support managers on various projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills 1

College Junior or Senior with a degree focus in Accounting, Finance, or similar
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel – understanding of formulas, pivot tables, and v-lookups
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Job summary 2

We currently have an Accounting Intern position open at our Corporate Headquarters. This Internship opportunity is designed to provide a realistic job preview and lay the solid foundation necessary for future employment as an Accountant.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Assists accountants with routine month-end and year-end processes as needed. This may include but is not limited to account reconciliations, journal entries, control testing, research projects, and completion of various tax forms and census reports.
Prepare support schedules, review for accuracy, and identify and locate missing information.
Other job assignments may include filing, running reports, and other assigned duties.

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Job summary 3

The Accounting Intern will perform and train in various responsibilities under their career concentration. The responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

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Job summary 4

During your time as an Accounting Intern you will receive hands-on training that will help prepare you for your accounting career and gain an understanding of components of balance sheets, general ledger, and the associated processes. You will shadow a Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, and Manager/Director to learn each person’s responsibilities.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Complete bank reconciliations, journal entry packets, physician contracts for expense reports, and PARs.
- Compile documentation for special projects (FAS audit, lease audit, escheat, and tax packages).
- Maintain salary templates, and building/equipment lease schedules
- Research refund reconciliations, and re-class miscellaneous cash.

Requirements & Skills 4

Present enrollment in an accredited 4-year accounting program
A GPA of 3.0 or higher
Current juniors, seniors, or master’s students preferred

Job summary 5

The successful Accounting Intern will have the opportunity to develop their accounting and auditing experience. This position will be a member of a cross-functional accounting team responsible for critical accounting areas such as financial reporting, shared services, and cash management. This is a developmental position enabling the intern to pursue other opportunities within the company, learning the operational aspects of the company. There will be project opportunities within the department, as well as exposure to day-to-day operations. This role will provide a great experience for someone to learn the elements of corporate functions. The ideal candidate would be ambitious, enthusiastic, and able to communicate ideas.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Various accounting assignments as needed
Assist the general ledger team with monthly close activities
Account analysis and reconciliation
- Correspondence with Controllers and field clerks
- Possibility of light travel, however, this is flexible and not required
- Must be able to work effectively within a team

Requirements & Skills 5

Junior or Senior level student approaching Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures, including maintaining internal controls

Job summary 6

We are seeking a talented individual with a passion for business and a desire to develop into a strong business leader. The work our interns perform is very similar to the work performed by our full-time Associates. This may include tasks in various functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, corporate accounting, fixed assets, financial reporting, etc. Responsibilities will be a mix of independent work and collaborative cross-functional projects and may include interactions with customers and/or vendors. The purpose of the Accounting Intern role is to assist the Accounting Department drive execution through a variety of tasks ranging from special projects to recurring monthly and quarterly tactical items.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Obtaining a hands-on experience that will provide exposure to the different functions that combine to form a corporate accounting department
Contributing to the goals that support our Accounting initiatives
- Contributing ideas and opinions to support our continuous improvement environment
- Developing technical and business skills
- Access to Management and building relationships with our leadership team and other associates outside of accounting

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Job summary 7

We are seeking a driven, self-motivated Accounting Intern who has an interest in gaining hands-on experience working at our manufacturing facility. As an Accounting Intern, you will be an active member of your team. In addition to being assigned real projects that deliver results, students also participate in networking events, personal development training, and community service opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Daily receiving report – verification, and file
Capital asset management – monthly capitalizations and annual asset audit
Manage monthly lease recurring payments
AP Functions – GR/IR Reconciliation, Tolerance report review
Reconcile Scrap tickets to payments received
Month and quarter-end journal entries
- Balance sheet & Payroll reconciliations
- Complete special projects as required
- Ensure that the business unit’s financial reports by product accurately reflect financial performance by GAAP and Company’s policies

Requirements & Skills 7

Must be able to work independently and in a team-based environment
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Effective time management skills
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Student currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
- Student with a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher

Job summary 8

The Accounting Intern will coordinate and perform all assigned functions supporting management and departmental staff as required. Perform all assigned duties in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.

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Job summary 9

We are currently seeking an Accounting Intern. This individual will care for specific assignments throughout the summer and potentially into the fall.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Help develop and review our SOPs and procedural manuals.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly account reconciliations. Prepare journal entries. Internal report writing and preparation. Exposure to Enterprise level accounting and management software
Reconciling general ledger accounts
Roll forward analysis of balance sheet accounts
Financial statement preparation, review, and analysis
- Assist with general accounting month-end closing procedures
- Assist with year-end closing and audit preparation
- Other duties as needed

Requirements & Skills 9

Currently pursuing or have recently graduated with an undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
- Must be a rising sophomore or higher, minimum GPA of 3.0
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Have own housing and transportation, none will be provided

Job summary 10

We are seeking a motivated Accounting Intern who is ready to apply knowledge of financial terms and principles to an authentic real-world experience. The Accounting Intern will assist with a wide range of duties, including analyzing data, preparing financial reports, and learning about varied accounting activities. This is an exciting opportunity for any student pursuing a career in finance.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Assist with month-end close
Reconcile accounts
Prepare journal entries
Help create and document processes
Look for improved ways to handle new tasks
- Review of fixed assets/ expense accounts to ensure proper coding
- Capitalize and set up fixed assets Work In Process account to more easily track expenses
- Other tasks assigned as needed

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Frequently asked questions

What makes a good accounting intern?

The role of an accounting intern may vary depending on the organization and the specific internship program, but generally, an accounting intern is responsible for assisting accounting professionals with various tasks and gaining practical experience in the field. Some of the key duties of an accounting intern may include:

Assisting with accounts payable and receivable tasks

Helping with bank reconciliations and financial statement preparation

Supporting the month-end close process

Participating in audits and tax filings

Researching accounting regulations and industry trends

Assisting with administrative tasks such as data entry and record keeping.

What is the role of an accounting intern?

The skills required for a successful accounting intern may include:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assist with accounting tasks and projects

Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping

Good communication and interpersonal skills to work with team members and stakeholders

Knowledge of accounting principles and techniques

Familiarity with accounting software and tools such as Excel and QuickBooks

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Time-management and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

In general, a good accounting intern is someone motivated, eager to learn, and willing to take on new tasks and responsibilities. They should be detail-oriented, dependable, and able to work effectively with others. They should also have a strong work ethic and a desire to gain practical experience in the field of accounting.

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