Accounting Generalist – Intern

Jobtailor; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a rising accounting senior to support the Plant Finance team in all phases of accounting, including journal entries for multiple entities and master GL reconciliations. You will validate deposits and intercompany balances and leverage BlackLine to ensure accurate period reconciliations.

Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required, along with strong analytical and teamwork skills. A summer project will introduce AI-powered automation to boost efficiency and workflow

Qualifications

• Rising senior pursuing a 4-year degree in Accounting.
• Completed all accounting or finance pre-requisite and introductory level courses.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, data-processing, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the VP of Plant Finance in all phases of accounting.
• Prepare and enter journal entries for multiple entities.
• Validate daily thrift store deposits and sales.
• Prepare master GL reconciliations and balance intercompany accounts.
• Use BlackLine to reconcile period GL account reconciliations and bank and GL balances for multiple entities.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and prepare associated quarterly schedules.
• Assist with period and quarter-end accounting closing processes.
• Develop AI-powered process automations to improve efficiency and optimize workflows as part of a summer project.
• Participate in meaningful projects supporting personal and professional growth.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Processing

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Under Pressure

Education

Accounting degree (pursuing)

Prerequisites completed

Tools

BlackLine

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

• Support the VP of Plant Finance in all phases of accounting
• Prepare and enter journal entries for multiple entities
• Validate daily thrift store deposits and sales
• Prepare master GL reconciliations and balance intercompany accounts
• Use BlackLine to reconcile period GL account reconciliations and bank and GL balances for multiple entities
• Analyze general ledger accounts and prepare associated quarterly schedules
• Assist with period and quarter-end accounting closing processes
• Develop AI-powered process automations to improve efficiency and optimize workflows as part of a summer project
• Participate in meaningful projects supporting personal and professional growth

Requirements

• Must be a rising senior pursuing a 4-year degree in Accounting
• Completed all accounting or finance pre-requisite and introductory level courses
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, data-processing, and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills; ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities with competing demands for resources
• Strong team collaboration skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in accounting processes, including journal entry preparation, general ledger reconciliation, and financial analysis. Proficient in utilizing tools like BlackLine and Excel to enhance efficiency and support financial reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Journal Entry Preparation
• General Ledger Reconciliation
• BlackLine Proficiency
• Financial Analysis
• Data Processing

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Journal Entry Preparation
• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Data Processing

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Ability to Perform Under Pressure

Industry Keywords

• Accounting
• Finance
• Intercompany Accounts
• Thrift Store Deposits
• Quarter-End Closing

Tools & Technologies

• BlackLine
• Excel
• Word
• PowerPoint