Accounting Intern

Location

United States

Posted

87 days ago

Salary

$26 - $28 / hour

Seniority

Entry Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Accounting Intern

Interbuild Limited

Role Description We are looking for a driven Accounting Intern with a basic understanding of GAAP and financial principles and terms who is ready for an immersive, real-world experience. Under the supervision of our staff, the Accounting Intern can expect to: - Participate in the preparation of journal entries and financial reports. - Analyze actual financial data. - Learn more about bookkeeping software. - Assist with other accounting activities. You should be a motivated team player who can maintain efficiency and accuracy when multitasking. To be a strong candidate for an Accounting Internship, you should possess an understanding of accounting and financial principles and a positive attitude. You should be collaborative, trustworthy, receptive to feedback, and eager to learn. Responsibilities include: - Shadowing members of the Accounting department as they perform their duties. - Assisting with research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records. - Preparing financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, invoices, and other documents. - Working with bookkeeping software. - Handling sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity. - Learning how to work as part of the Accounting team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the company or clients. - Taking on additional tasks or projects to learn more about accounting and office operations. Qualifications - Must be a recent graduate or actively working towards a Bachelor’s or Masters in Accounting. - Satisfactory completion of introductory accounting courses and a basic understanding of accounting and financial principles. - Some companies may require a GPA of 3.0 or higher. - Aptitude for math, proficiency with computers. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - High level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility. - Motivation and a strong desire to take on new challenges and learn as much as possible.

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