Operational Finance Intern

GOTAFE; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

GOTAFE is seeking an accounting-support candidate to assist with daily operations, data entry, reconciliations, and month-end close tasks. You will maintain financial records, analyze discrepancies, and support the team with documentation and reporting functions.

The role emphasizes Excel data management, confidentiality, and collaboration within a desk-based environment. Current enrollment in an accounting-related degree program is required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience working as a member of a team.
• Currently enrolled in an accounting-related degree program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily accounting operations such as data entry and account reconciliations
• Prepare and maintain financial records, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation
• Review, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Support month-end closing activities
• Verify accuracy of financial data and identify discrepancies
• Organize and maintain accounting files in compliance with company policies
• Assist with fixed assets by gathering documentation and schedules
• Perform basic financial data analysis as assigned
• Use Excel to track and report financial information
• Adhere to confidentiality and internal control procedures
• Provide administrative and ad-hoc support to the accounting team
• Other duties as assigned by TAS

Skills

Word

Excel

Teamwork

Education

Accounting-related degree program

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with daily accounting operations such as data entry and account reconciliations
• Prepare and maintain financial records, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation
• Review, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Support month-end closing activities
• Verify accuracy of financial data and identify discrepancies
• Organize and maintain accounting files in compliance with company policies
• Assist with fixed assets by gathering documentation and schedules
• Perform basic financial data analysis as assigned
• Use Excel to track and report financial information
• Adhere to confidentiality and internal control procedures
• Provide administrative and ad-hoc support to the accounting team
• Other duties as assigned by TAS

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience working as a member of a team
• Current enrollment in an accounting-related degree program

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The position requires 80% to 95% desk work involving computer use. Occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force is needed for lifting or moving objects. Tasks include use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Visual acuity for color, depth perception, and field of vision is necessary for data preparation and analysis. The work environment is indoors.