Accounting Intern

Lehigh Valley Public Media; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Public Media is offering a paid accounting internship to gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, compliance, and analysis. The selected candidate will assist with AP/AR, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close, while learning to use Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks in a professional setting.

Applicants should be pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance, with coursework in accounting and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Coursework or experience in corporate accounting or public accounting.
• Proficiency with Excel and basic financial reporting.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable management processes.
• Perform bank reconciliations and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Enter journal entries and maintain the general ledger using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or other financial systems.
• Help with balance sheet reconciliation and financial report writing and interpretation.
• Support month-end closing activities, including accruals and debits & credits analysis.
• Handle confidential information with integrity and ensure adherence to accounting standards and policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Confidentiality

Excel data analysis

Education

Accounting/Finance degree pursuit

GPA 3.5 in Accounting

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY (Two/Three Lines):

• This paid internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various accounting functions, including financial reporting, compliance, and analysis.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, familiarity with financial software, and an eagerness to develop their skills within a professional environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Tasks):

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable management processes.
• Perform bank reconciliations and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Enter journal entries and maintain the general ledger using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or other financial systems.
• Help with balance sheet reconciliation and financial report writing and interpretation.
• Support month-end closing activities, including accruals and debits & credits analysis.
• Handle confidential information with integrity and ensure adherence to accounting standards and policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; recent graduates are also encouraged to apply.
• Prior experience or coursework in corporate accounting, public accounting, or financial software such as QuickBooks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, with the ability to perform basic data analysis and financial reporting tasks
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality

KEY COMPETENCY COMPONENTS (Behaviors Exhibited):

• SKILLS: (Ability to use knowledge effectively and competently in execution)
  • Prioritization and time management skills are essential.
• KNOWLEDGE: (Facts acquired by a person through experience or education)
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles and procedures
• EXPERIENCE: (Work experience, degree attainment, professional certifications)
  • Demonstrated academic excellence with a minimum 3.5 GPA in Accounting coursework.
• CHARACTERISTICS: (The special trait that makes a person unique)
  • Analytical mindset which can effectively solve complex problems.

OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• As you will/may be driving a company vehicle or your own vehicle on a regular basis, a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record as determined by a driver’s license background check is required for this position.
• All team members must successfully pass a background check (7 years), FBI fingerprint clearance and PA child clearance.