Finance Intern

Jobtailor; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Hampton, VA seeks a finance-oriented student for an entry-level role supporting budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will use Excel for reconciliations, post journal entries, and contribute to savings plans.

This role emphasizes analytical work, teamwork, and learning in a fast-paced finance environment. The position involves collaboration with the finance team on real-world projects and producing financial presentations for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Finance or Accounting degree.
• Authorized to work in United States.
• Visa sponsorship not available.
• Ability to access export-controlled items.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing financial data including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Use Excel to perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to financial transactions.
• Collaborate with the team to evaluate and optimize savings plans.
• Assist in generating financial reports and presentations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Contribute to special projects as assigned by the Controller.
• Work closely with the finance team on real-world projects.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Reporting

Team Collaboration

Education

Pursuing Finance or Accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing financial data, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Utilize Excel to perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy in financial records
• Prepare and post journal entries related to financial transactions
• Collaborate with the team to evaluate and optimize savings plans
• Assist in generating financial reports and presentations
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and efficiency gains
• Contribute to special projects as assigned by the Controller
• Work closely with the finance team and contribute to real-world projects

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Finance or Accounting
• Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Verification of employment eligibility required at hire
• Visa sponsorship is not available
• Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Enthusiasm to learn and contribute to a fast-paced finance environment

Core Competencies

Proficiency in financial data analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, complemented by strong skills in Microsoft Excel for account reconciliations and financial reporting. Demonstrates analytical abilities and attention to detail while collaborating effectively within a finance team.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Data Analysis
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Analytical Skills
• Team Collaboration

Hard Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Account Reconciliation
• Journal Entries
• Financial Reporting

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Enthusiasm to Learn

Industry Keywords

• Finance
• Accounting
• Process Enhancements
• Efficiency Gains
• Export-controlled Items