Accounting Intern

The Accounting Intern will work closely with the Accounting Director and can expect to participate in the accounting activities of a real-world business. The Accounting Intern will typically work in an office environment but may be called upon to help with additional tasks in other departments, including work outside and/or in inclement weather.

Requirements:

1. Able to work at least 10 hours a week starting in April

2. Recent graduate or actively working towards a Bachelor’s in Accounting

3. Satisfactory completion of introductory accounting courses and a basic understanding of accounting and financial principles

4. GPA of 3.0 or higher

5. Understanding of GAAP and financial principals and terms

6. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

7. Excellent organizational and planning skills

8. Proficient with Word, Excel, and e-mail and able to learn bookkeeping software

9. Strong customer service and problem-solving skills

10. Ability to work proactively with other team members

11. Ability to effectively learn and acquire new knowledge and skills and be receptive to feedback

12. Ability to maintain efficiency and accuracy when multitasking

Responsibilities: These responsibilities are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all-inclusive for this position. Items listed are your priority but do not exclude you from offering assistance to all Pitt Race programs/employees when they are in need.

1. Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential

2. Assist with research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records

3. Prepare, review, and email customer invoices

4. Prepare journal entries

5. Work with bookkeeping software

6. Handle sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity

7. Work with the HR Director to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the company or clients

8. Reconcile and record deposits

9. Count and prepare cash register drawers weekly

10. Deliver deposits to the bank

11. Assist with benefits tracking and documentation

12. Perform administrative tasks such as answering and directing phone calls and taking messages as necessary

13. Other duties as assigned, including special projects with other departments

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