Accounting Intern

Position Title:        Accounting & Finance Internship

Department:          Finance/Accounting

Reports to:            Division Controller

POSITION SUMMARY: To support the Division Finance Team in all areas of responsibility:  month end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, Accounts payable, AR collection, corporate reporting requirements, plant administration.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist with preparing operational data and ensuring data integrity and accuracy
• Assist in the month end closing and financial reporting process including account analysis and reconciliation
• Assist in special projects as necessary
• Performance analysis of operations that drive growth, strategy and profitability initiatives
• Financial plans and forecasts are developed and variances are analyzed against plans
• Ensure inventory matches asset accounting
• Balance sheet reconciliation
• CAPEX processing and follow-up review for ROI
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Review employee credit card charges.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Collegiate studies in finance, accounting or related field.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.

• Demonstrated analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, specifically in relating well to diverse groups.
• Demonstrated written and oral communications skills, with a particular ability to write clearly.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to quickly grasp and understand organizational structure.
• Keen attention to details and a healthy persistence in following through.