Accounting Intern

Vicinity Energy is North America’s largest provider of district energy solutions, offering low carbon energy to most of the iconic buildings you see in the skylines of Boston, Cambridge, Philadelphia, Baltimore and many other cities in the US. As a member of the communities we serve, all of us at Vicinity understand the critical role we play in reducing the impacts of climate change and being a leader in decarbonization. We are committed to net zero and eliminating our reliance on fossil fuels, but we need the best and the brightest minds on our team to help us reach our goal, not only for us as a company, but for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Summary

 

The Accounting Intern will work under the direction of the Regional Accounting Manager. The Accounting Intern will provide support to site finance team with accounting functions, accounts payables/receivable, and vendor management issues. The Accounting Intern will perform various tasks required to support the business unit including interfacing with internal and external customers, processing accounts payable/receivable invoices, data entry, miscellaneous projects, and general office tasks. The Accounting Intern will be trusted to use discretion and maintain confidentiality in the handling of sensitive/limited information. This is a part time non exempt position located in Philadelphia, PA.

 

 

Responsibilities

 

• Assist with the accounts payable and receivable for the site under the direction of the accounting manager
• Maintain vendor and customer files
• Work with site personnel on resolving invoice approvals and customer billing and collections
• Assist accounting manager with month end close reports and tasks
• Other duties as assigned

 

Basic Qualifications

 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Currently enrolled in an Accounting or related field of study

 

Other Qualifications

 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics365 and Maximo or similar accounts payable software platform
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential matters discreetly
• Ability to prioritize, organize, problem solve and meet deadlines and goals

 

 

Physical Requirements 

 

• Must submit to company provided pre-employment drug screening.
• Occasionally walks around office to printers, copy and fax machines, and file room
• Ability to use a computer and related devices such as keyboard, mouse, or related equipment throughout the day while seated at a desk or workstation
• Ability to sit while working at the computer and other projects
• Ability to reach forward to answer the telephone and to use the computer
• Regularly uses a power grip for the phone, finger precision for keyboards and calculators, and pinch grips for handling papers.

• Possesses speaking skills and hearing ability to interact with customers on the telephone

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT Vicinity North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.