Accounting Intern

Oklahoma State University Foundation; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Accounting Intern position at Oklahoma State University Foundation assists the accounting department with recording, reporting, and monitoring financial resources for OSU. The role focuses on daily reports, journal entries, and transfer reviews, with monthly budgeting and scanning tasks, while upholding confidentiality and high ethical standards.

Strong communication and detail-oriented work are essential, and collaboration with campus colleagues is expected to support accurate financial

Qualifications

• In pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with a strong academic record.
• Strong reading comprehension and problem-solving capabilities.
• Must possess strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• High ethical and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Export and format daily gift reports
• Prepare journal entries
• Review transfer requests
• Update monthly budget worksheets
• Scanning of documents
• Research projects and reconciling Excel worksheets
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Skills

Reading comprehension

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

MS Office

Ethical standards

Education

Accounting/Finance degree (Bachelor or Master)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE:

We protect, track, and report the private financial resources for the primary benefit of OSU.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Accounting Intern is responsible for assisting the accounting department in recording, reporting and monitoring financial resources of the Foundation.

KEY AREAS OF FOCUS:

Daily reports and journal entries – 60%

• Export and format daily gift reports
• Prepare journal entries
• Review transfer requests

Monthly reporting and review – 30%

• Update monthly budget worksheets

Scanning and Other Activities – 10%

• Scanning of documents,
• Research projects and reconciling excel worksheets
• Other projects and duties as assigned

JOB COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE

• In pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with a strong academic record.
• Strong reading comprehension and problem-solving capabilities.
• Must possess strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team. Must adhere to strict confidentiality standards.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• High ethical and professional standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must use a computer terminal and view a computer screen for extended periods of time. Must talk in person or by phone (frequently and sometimes for extended periods) to people on campus and across the country. Must constantly use visual acuity to check printed and designed materials of various types. Must be able to navigate within the OSU Foundation. Typical office working conditions.

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