Accounting Intern

Union Home Mortgage; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentoring

Professional development

Group projects

Corporate outings

Job summary

Union Home Mortgage offers an L.E.A.D Internship Program in Strongsville, OH. Interns work 40 hours per week during a 3-month summer program and are compensated.

The internship is based at headquarters in Strongsville, Ohio, and includes shadowing, mentoring, professional development, group projects, and corporate outings. The Accounting Internship supports day-to-day accounting tasks, close processes, audits, reporting, and forecasting, with opportunities to contribute to special projects under

Qualifications

• College student majoring in Accounting or related field.
• Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing.
• Prior internship or office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify best practices for accounting tasks.
• Review daily activity for policy compliance and changes.
• Assist with journals and complex reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close.
• Assist in accounts payable processes and reconciliations.
• Support funding or other departments as needed.
• Assist with transfers, bank reconciliations, GL reconciliations, audits, and commission reconciliations.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Teamwork

Education

Accounting major

Job description

Union Home Mortgage’s L.E.A.D Internship Program’s goal is to provide a fun, interesting, and real-world environment for our interns to Learn about the industry, be Educated by Sr. Leadership and their peers, Achieve their personal goals and Develop their skills and knowledge base. We pride ourselves in providing innovative programs for our interns in order for them to learn and grow they progress through their careers. Some of the programs we offer include: shadowing, mentoring, professional development, group projects and we even take our interns on corporate outings! Our internship program gives students a chance to meet new people, gain more experience, and learn from the best in the business! Our interns are treated like full-time Partners who work 40 hours a week during the 3-month summer program, are compensated, and based out of headquarters in Strongsville, Ohio.This Accounting Intern is responsible with assisting the day-to-day responsibilities of the accounting department, including reconciliation of accounts, monthly and annual closes, supporting audits, helping compile and organize data for reporting and forecasting needs, as well as helping contribute to special projects within the company.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESWork on identifying best practices for some accounting tasks.Reviewing activity on a daily basis to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, as well as ensuring regulatory compliance, and understanding business changes and trends.Special projects assigned by the Controller and CFO.Assist with journal entries and complex account reconciliations.Assist with month-end close.Assists in the accounts payable process, including payments, accruals, reporting, and reconciliations.Assist funding or other departments as needed.Assist with processes such as daily transfers, bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations, process audits, and commission reconciliationsSKILLS REQUIREDCandidate must be a self-starter, detail oriented and have the ability to work in a group or independently.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Strong skills in Excel.Excellent analytical ability and perseverance to solve problems with high attention to detail.Ability to handle multiple tasks with an established timeline.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCECollege student majoring in Accounting or another related field.Sophomore, Junior or Senior Standing.Prior Internship or Office Experience highly preferredApplications are accepted on a rolling basis and positions are open until filled (this may be prior to the job posting expiration date).At UHM, we understand diversity comes in many different forms. It’s our commitment to improve inclusion in the workplace through programs and policies that establish a positive and inclusive environment where every Partner, regardless of their background, can grow and excel. We value diversity, educate on equity, and create inclusive partner opportunities to ensure that you know #UBelongAtUHM!This employer participates in E-Verify. If hired, the employer will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.Union Home Mortgage Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.