Accounting Intern

Union Home Mortgage Corp.; Strongsville, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 7,200 - 9,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensated internship

Job summary

Union Home Mortgage Corp. in Strongsville, OH offers an Accounting Intern position as part of its L.E.A.D Internship Program. The role runs the 3-month summer program with a 40-hour work week, and interns are treated like Partners who are compensated and work from the headquarters in Strongsville, Ohio.

The intern assists day-to-day accounting duties, including reconciliations, close processes, audits, data organization for reporting, and special projects under supervision from senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with attention to detail and the ability to work in a group or independently.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical ability and persistence with accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks within set timelines.

Responsibilities

• Identify best practices for accounting tasks.
• Review daily activity for policy/adherence and regulatory compliance.
• Assist Controller and CFO on special projects.
• Assist with journal entries and complex reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close.
• Support accounts payable processes, including payments and reconciliations.
• Assist other departments with funding and related tasks.
• Support processes like daily transfers, bank reconciliations, and general ledger reconciliations.

Skills

Excel

Analytical ability

Multitasking

Self-starter

Detail oriented

Fast-paced environment

Team/independent work

Education

Accounting major

Sophomore/Junior/Senior standing

Prior internship experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Strongsville, OH 44136
Job Category: Internship

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 & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work 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 reconciliations

QualificationsSKILLS REQUIRED

• Candidate 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 & EXPERIENCE

• College student majoring in Accounting or another related field.
• Sophomore, Junior or Senior Standing.
• Prior Internship or Office Experience highly preferred

Applications 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.