Paid Accounting Internship: Learn & Grow in STL

Spire Systems Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Spire Systems Inc. in St. Louis, MO is seeking a career-minded student or recent graduate for a paid internship in our accounting/finance department.

You will support monthly close, prepare journal entries, and assist with SEC reporting tasks while gaining hands-on experience in the natural gas sector. Ideal candidates are enrolled or recently graduated in accounting or finance, can commit 35–40 hours per week May–August, have strong Excel skills, solid communication, and a solid understanding

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in accounting or finance.
• Available to work 35–40 hours per week May–August.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Satisfactory completion of introductory and intermediate accounting courses.
• Possess a basic understanding of US GAAP and financial principles.
• Maintain a high level of motivation and a strong desire to take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete projects based on departmental needs.
• Become acquainted with monthly balance sheet schedules, including account reconciliations.
• Assist in various activities associated with the monthly close process, creating journal entries and account analysis.
• Assist in the preparation and support of our quarterly SEC financial statements, footnotes, and earnings materials.
• Prepare ad-hoc reporting for specific management requests.
• Assist in special projects and miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Assist other departments relating to financial information.
• Communicate project status and results to management.
• Perform administrative functions as needed.
• Maintain regular and reliable level of attendance.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Excel proficiency

Education

Accounting or Finance major

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spire Systems Inc. in St. Louis, MO is seeking a career-minded student or recent graduate for a paid internship in our accounting/finance department.

You will support monthly close, prepare journal entries, and assist with SEC reporting tasks while gaining hands-on experience in the natural gas sector. Ideal candidates are enrolled or recently graduated in accounting or finance, can commit 35–40 hours per week May–August, have strong Excel skills, solid communication, and a solid understanding