Description

Accounting Intern

The accounting intern is responsible for performing miscellaneous accounting/administrative tasks as directed by the accounting supervisors, asst. controller, controller, CFO and executive team. Tasks may be focused on one specific area of the accounting and admin function for indefinite periods of time, i.e. may fill accounts payable or receivable roles as needed.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Manages and completes all accounting and admin projects and functions assigned
2. Maintains immaculate records
3. Reliably shows up, learns, and performs

Requirements

Competencies

1. Basic Microsoft Excel skill
2. Stress management/composure
3. Communication proficiency
4. Collaboration skills
5. Common sense
6. Ethical conduct
7. Thoroughness and attention to detail
8. Project management
9. Technical capacity
10. Professionalism

Work Environment

This job primarily operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, remote check deposit equipment, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. There may be days where accounting and admin procedures are performed on the production yard (inventory counts, etc.). There may be days where running errands around town is needed (dropping items off at FedEx, etc.).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

·       Stands, walk, use hands, reaches, talk and hear frequently.

·       Lifts up to 50 lbs.

·       Requires close vision at 20 inches or less.

·       Requires distant vision at 20 feet or more.

·       Requires the ability to distinguish colors.

·       Requires good peripheral vision.

·       Must be able to walk comfortably up to 3 miles daily

·       Required to push/pull and climb ladders greater than 20ft.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position. Typical days and work hour windows are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays as needed (2 Saturdays per month at most. Currently at zero per month). However, as with most accounting positions, there may be times of low activity requiring less time and times of high activity, requiring time outside of those boundaries. Target is averaging 20 hours per week, flexibly spread throughout the week.

Travel

Travel is required to perform internal audit functions at our satellite locations. This travel is largely within the confines of a workday. Other travel outside of that is minimal.

Mandatory Education and Experience

1. None

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Job experience in either public or private accounting

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. No history of financial crime (theft, fraud, etc.)

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.