Financial Accounting Intern

cretecarriercorp; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

cretecarriercorp is seeking an Accounting Intern to gain hands-on experience across the department, supporting monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting. You will interact with vendors, assist audits, and help maintain accurate records.

You must be enrolled in an accredited accounting program and have at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Strong communication and teamwork will help you succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed and able to work without supervision.
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas.
• Able to work well in teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and completes monthly close procedures.
• Assists in preparing journal entries for monthly GL activity.
• Prepares monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reviews vendor invoices for accuracy and communicates results to stakeholders.
• Assists with research, data entry, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Analyzes performance and profitability of customers and reports to management.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for stakeholders.
• Assists with external audits as needed.
• Supports accounts payable, billing, collections, and payroll as needed.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Communication

Self-directed

Energetic

Team player

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Accounting Interns will receive job training and experience in various areas within the department while contributing to the success of the organization.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates and completes monthly close procedures
• Assists in the preparation of journal entries related to monthly general ledger activity
• Prepares monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Reviews vendor invoices to verify the accuracy of relevant information, identify errors, correct errors, and communicate results to relevant stakeholders
• Assists with research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records
• Analyzes the performance and profitability of various customers and relay these results to management
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Assists with external financial audit and tax audit as needed
• Assists other ancillary departments to accounting including accounts payable, billing, collections, and payroll as needed
• Receives and carries out instructions
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned to gain work experience

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Self-directed and able to work without supervision
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
• Ability to work well in teams
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High school degree or equivalent; must be enrolled in an accredited university/college program and actively pursuing a degree in accounting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.