Accounting Internship
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About this role
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I. Job Summary
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position will be responsible for day-to-day activity and Accounting projects.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned and may vary by department.
- Complete assigned Finance projects.
- Assist Manager with Accounting Month End requirements.
- Assist with the monthly reconciliation of various financial general ledger accounts.
- Research credit/debit balances while reconciling accounts.
- Initiate communication with cross functional departments to provide important analysis for business operations.
II. Supervisory Responsibilities
- This job has no supervisory duties.
IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
- Education: Interns must have a High school diploma or GED (accredited) and be pursuing a Associates/Bachelor’s degree (accredited) in a field of study relevant to the internship.
- Experience: No prior work experience required
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
- None required
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
- Ability to work starting mid-May- August
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize based on department and company needs
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Detail orientated and excellent problem solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites
Preferred: Intermediate level in Excel (pivot tables and v-lookups are standard practice)
V. Work Environment and Essential Functions
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc) most of the work day
Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely
Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc) rarely
Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely
Normal setting for this job is: office setting in Windsor, CT.
The expected base pay range for this hybrid position is $16.50-$19.50. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
About Company
Company
Equal Employment Opportunity
For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.
Real ID
In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative.