Internship, Accounting - Hartford, CT

LAZ Parking; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

LAZ Parking is seeking an Intern for its Client Reporting Services (CRS) team in Hartford, CT. The role focuses on supporting monthly accounting and reporting for a portfolio of managed parking locations, with exposure to multiple client accounts and GAAP/Cash Basis reporting.

You will assist with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and the preparation of monthly financial packages for regional review, ensuring timely submissions to clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (preferably a Junior or Senior).
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, be a self-starter, and interface at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Acrobat).

Responsibilities

• Monthly accounting and reporting for a portfolio of managed locations in the CRS team.
• Perform month-end close activities and record journal entries.
• Reconcile daily cash, credit card activity, and bank statements; complete bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile Balance Sheets and related asset, liability and equity accounts; prepare lead sheets.
• Compile and submit comprehensive monthly financial report packages for review.
• Assist in preparing and filing applicable tax returns for property, parking, and sales/use taxes.

Skills

Independent work

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Want to hear something crazy? Cars only spend 5% of their time driving. Where do they spend the other 95%? PARKED! LAZ Parking is one of the largest and fastest growing parking companies in the country. LAZ operates hundreds of thousands of parking spaces across the country. When it comes to parking, we’re the experts! We are also a PEOPLE FIRST company. We often say “parking is our industry but people are our passion.” Our mission is to “create opportunities for our employees and value for our clients”. The Client Reporting Services (CRS) team is a critical component of our commercial delivery and success for all managed clients at LAZ Parking. The department is comprised of over 65 highly qualified accountants who specialize in client services and providing monthly financial reporting for over 1,600 locations and 1,000 clients. All team members pride themselves on completing reports in a timely, accurate, and complete manner in accordance with GAAP or Cash Basis of accounting consistent with underlying management agreement terms and client expectations.

• The Spirit of the Position:
• LAZ’s continued growth has created an opportunity in the Client Reporting Services department for a talented Intern to join our professional team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a small portfolio of managed clients, including certain aspects of monthly accounting and reporting for numerous parking locations.
• Monthly accounting and reporting for a portfolio of individual managed locations
• Perform required month-end close activities for each location, including accurate preparation and recording of all journal entries.
• Reconcile and record activity from daily cash reports, credit card activity reports, and bank statements. Complete individual location bank reconciliations using auto matching application.
• Reconcile all location Balance Sheets and related asset, liability and equity accounts. Prepare analysis and lead sheets, when appropriate.
• Compile and prepare comprehensive monthly financial report packages and submit timely to the Regional Accounting Supervisor review and approval.
• Meet monthly financial report submission deadlines to GM and client in line with management agreement and client expectations.
• Assist in calculating, preparing, and filing all applicable tax returns, including property, parking, and sales and use taxes.
• Prepare and process funding and wiring requirements, including distributions, taxes, and intercompany settlements.
• Communicate and interact with regional and facility personnel working in the field.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in process in Accounting/Finance (preferably a Junior or Senior)

Skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, be a self-starter, and effectively interface at all levels of the organization
• Excellent computer skills, including high and proven proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel, Word, Adobe, and Outlook)

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, push and pull at least 10 pounds

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds. LAZ Parking participates in E-Verify.