Accounting & Finance Intern

The Council of Industry; Town of Wallkill (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Fair-Rite Products Corp., located in Wallkill, New York, seeks an Accounting & Finance Intern to gain real-world exposure to the financial side of a manufacturing organization. Hours can be flexible, approximately 20 hours per week, with a pay rate of $18.90–$20.89 per hour based on experience.

The role offers hands-on experience in accounts payable/receivable, month-end close, cost accounting, and financial reporting within a global ferrite technology leader.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or a recent graduate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable, including reviewing invoices for proper documentation, matching invoices to purchase orders/receipts, and preparing items for payment.
• Assist with accounts receivable, including applying customer payments, researching discrepancies, and reviewing aging reports.
• Perform account reconciliations, including selected general ledger accounts, bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance-sheet accounts.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including preparing supporting schedules and gathering documentation for journal entries.
• Review and organize supporting documentation for financial transactions to ensure records are complete and properly maintained.
• Assist with inventory accounting, including reviewing inventory transactions, cycle-count results, adjustments, and supporting documentation.
• Gain exposure to manufacturing cost accounting, including material costs, labor, overhead, variances, and product costing.
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of financial reports, spreadsheets, and management schedules.
• Perform data analysis in Excel, including reconciliations, comparisons, trend analysis, and identification of unusual transactions or variances.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

FAIR-RITE PRODUCTS CORP. - LOCATED IN WALLKILL, NEW YORK- 12589

Accounting & Finance Intern - Launch Your Finance Career with Fair-Rite Products Corp!

Are you a detail-oriented student looking to gain real-world experience in accounting and finance? Fair-Rite Products Corp., a global leader in ferrite technology and manufacturing, is seeking a motivated Accounting & Finance Intern to join our team and gain hands‑on exposure to the financial side of a dynamic manufacturing organization.

Days and Hours:

Hours can be somewhat flexible based on school schedule; +/- 20 hours per week.

Benefits for Full Time Employees:

• Salary Range: $18.90/hr - $20.89/hr dependant on experience
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable, including reviewing invoices for proper documentation, matching invoices to purchase orders/receipts, and preparing items for payment.Assist with accounts receivable, including applying customer payments, researching discrepancies, and reviewing aging reports.
• Perform account reconciliations, including selected general ledger accounts, bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance-sheet accounts.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including preparing supporting schedules and gathering documentation for journal entries.
• Review and organize supporting documentation for financial transactions to ensure records are complete and properly maintained.
• Assist with inventory accounting, including reviewing inventory transactions, cycle-count results, adjustments, and supporting documentation.
• Gain exposure to manufacturing cost accounting, including material costs, labor, overhead, variances, and product costing.
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of financial reports, spreadsheets, and management schedules.
• Perform data analysis in Excel, including reconciliations, comparisons, trend analysis, and identification of unusual transactions or variances.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or a recent graduate
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a collaborative environment

Company Website

WWW.FAIR-RITE.COM

Company Profile

Fair-Rite Products Corp. is a family-owned business that was formed in 1952 in Wallkill, New York USA. By 1955, the company was supplying products used in the entertainment electronics industry. Fair‑Rite quickly expanded into the rapidly growing EMI suppression market, manufacturing ferrite shield beads. The growing demand lead Fair‑Rite into the Medical, Lighting, Automotive, Communication, Aero/Defense, Smart Energy and Industrial Markets. With locations in New York, Illinois and China, Fair‑Rite continues to be on the cutting edge of ferrite technology, expanding its product lines across a broad spectrum of exciting new markets.

We offer a full compliment of Company benefits, including a 401K Plan with Company Match. Fair‑Rite is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/Disabled/Vets and a Drug Free Workplace. We keep it clean, safe, and legit - drug screen, background check, and E-Verify required.