Finance Operations Intern

Jobtailor; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Round Rock, TX is seeking a motivated finance intern to support cost analysis, budgeting, and reporting activities. You will learn to develop models for fully burdened cost rates, assist with monthly close, and contribute to audits while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor's in finance or accounting, are legally eligible to work in the U.S., and proficient in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship will not be provided.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Entering junior or senior year of undergraduate studies (preferred).
• Coursework in GAAP, accounting principles, financial reporting, or related subjects (preferred).
• Previous internship, co-op, project, leadership, or work experience in a professional environment (preferred).
• Interest in financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and business operations (preferred).
• Experience using data analysis tools, dashboards, or reporting platforms (preferred).
• Strategic mindset with a continuous improvement approach (preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership through academic, volunteer, extracurricular, or community activities (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy (preferred).
• Ability to identify innovative solutions and recommend process improvements (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain models used to calculate fully burdened cost rates
• Assist with preparing and analyzing budgets across functional areas
• Support finance team activities related to external audits
• Contribute to projects involving deferred revenue recognition and financial reporting
• Learn and support monthly financial close and reporting processes
• Identify process improvement opportunities
• Assist in developing reports, dashboards, and analytical tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and improve operational efficiency
• Apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to real-world business challenges

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Undergraduate junior or senior year

GAAP coursework / accounting principles / financial reporting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Reporting Platforms

Job description

• Develop and maintain models used to calculate fully burdened cost rates
• Assist with preparing and analyzing budgets across functional areas
• Support finance team activities related to external audits
• Contribute to projects involving deferred revenue recognition and financial reporting
• Learn and support monthly financial close and reporting processes
• Identify process improvement opportunities
• Assist in developing reports, dashboards, and analytical tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and improve operational efficiency
• Apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to real-world business challenges

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship will not be provided
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Entering junior or senior year of undergraduate studies (preferred)
• Coursework in GAAP, accounting principles, financial reporting, or related subjects (preferred)
• Previous internship, co-op, project, leadership, or work experience in a professional environment (preferred)
• Interest in financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and business operations (preferred)
• Experience using data analysis tools, dashboards, or reporting platforms (preferred)Strategic mindset with a continuous improvement approach (preferred)
• Demonstrated leadership through academic, volunteer, extracurricular, or community activities (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy (preferred)
• Ability to identify innovative solutions and recommend process improvements (preferred)

Core Competencies

Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and support process improvements in financial operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting
• GAAP Knowledge
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Data Analysis Tools

Hard Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Cost Rate Calculation
• Process Improvement
• Analytical Tools Development
• Deferred Revenue Recognition

Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Organizational Skills
• Effective Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Attention to Detail

Industry Keywords

• Accounting Principles
• Financial Operations
• External Audits
• Continuous Improvement
• Business Objectives

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Word
• PowerPoint
• Reporting Platforms