Accounting Intern

OSUgiving; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The OSU Foundation is seeking an Accounting Intern to assist the accounting department with recording, reporting, and monitoring financial resources. The role focuses on daily gift reports, journal entries, and transfer reviews, plus monthly budget updates and document scanning.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or Finance, with strong reading, communication, and teamwork skills, and a commitment to confidentiality and high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Pursuing 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 written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily reports and journal entries – export and format daily gift reports; prepare journal entries; review transfer requests.
• Monthly reporting – update monthly budget worksheets.
• Scanning and other activities – scanning of documents; research projects; reconciling Excel worksheets; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team player

Confidentiality

Ethical standards

Reading comprehension

Education

Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting or Finance

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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