Job Description
Title: Accounting Intern
Grade: 09
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Accounting
Reports To: Accounting Manager
Purpose: Assist the Accounting Department by balancing reports, researching problems with reports, and preparing various statistical reports.
Duties and responsibilities: List is not all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Accounting Manager.
- Balance daily ledger cash accounts for Guidewire Innovation System.
- Research balance errors and post-adjusting entries for corrections.
- Prepare weekly reports by verifying and posting details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed.
- Distribute reports to various personnel.
- Reconcile and analyze various accounts assigned by the Accounting Manager.
- Breakdown, sort, distribute, and maintain monthly accounting reports
- Work with the Accounting Manager on creating a ‘Capstone’ project, to be presented to the Accounting Manager and Accounting Vice President by the end of the internship.
- Assist in the preparation of the 1099 issuance
- Assist and perform various treasury functions, ensuring timely and accurate communication with our banking institution.
- Assist in the preparation of various month-end reports produced by the accounting department
Competencies: To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Interpersonal Skills- Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Maintains a professional attitude
Oral Communication- Speaks clearly in positive or negative situations; Listens and asks questions to get clarification; Responds well to questions
Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar errors; Varies writing style to meet needs of the project; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information
Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions
Diversity- Shows respect for cultural differences
Ethics- Treats people with respect; Works with integrity; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and in a timely manner; Supports organization's goals and values
Judgement- Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
Planning/Organizing- Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
Professionalism- Tactfully approaches others; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Quantity- Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner.
Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality- Consistently at work and punctual; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability- Follows instructions; Responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The worker is expected to participate in any continuing education program(s) if needed. The worker is expected to maintain regular attendance.
Education and/or Experience: Currently in school and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of personal computers and software. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet software is preferred. Knowledge of any Accounting software is helpful.
Other Skills and Abilities -Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
-Ability to analyze and report financial data.
-Knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment
-10-Key and typing skills.
Work Environment: Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery and other various tasks. The person in this position frequently communicates with others about inquiries, thus the person must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
The worker is regularly in a typical office environment and is not subject to adverse environmental conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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