Accounting Intern: Journal Entries, Recs & Analytics

First Student; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Student in Cincinnati, OH seeks an entry-level accounting assistant to support the finance team with journal entries and general ledger maintenance.

You will prepare financial reports, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and assist in process improvements and automation initiatives. The role requires pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting and familiarity with US GAAP.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting is required.
• Familiarity with US GAAP and IFRS Codification.
• Experience with MS Office products and accounting software preferred.
• Action oriented, good time management, listening, integrity.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews, and adjusts journal entries.
• Performs reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Participates in Efficiency Teams including re-engineering and automation of accounting processes.
• Performs analytics on financial information to ensure information quality.
• Reports finances to management with suggestions on resource utilization, tax strategies, and budget assumptions.
• Maintenance of fixed assets including additions and disposals; real estate and use assets.

Skills

Action oriented

Time management

Listening

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Accounting software

Job description

First Student in Cincinnati, OH seeks an entry-level accounting assistant to support the finance team with journal entries and general ledger maintenance.

You will prepare financial reports, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and assist in process improvements and automation initiatives. The role requires pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting and familiarity with US GAAP.