
Accounting Intern
- Metairie, LA
- Training
- Full-time
- The Accounting Intern is a student with an interest in corporate accounting, who works during the internship to further education and experience. Responsibilities:
- Creates a master checklist of expectations and goals to use as a guide throughout the internship and then used as an evaluation at completion.
- Assists the department and team with all aspects of accounting along with financial statements.
- Participates in special tasks/projects and works with the team and various resources to complete.
- Assists by collecting information, creating and updating files, documents, spreadsheets, databases and reports.
- Prepares reports and presentations as needed.
- Attends departmental meetings.
- Performs tasks under the supervision of the Accounting Director.
- Participates in any learning experiences offered such as orientations, lunch & learns, etc.
- Studies meeting notes, policies, and procedures to learn the company way.
- Attends the exit interview, providing feedback on the experience.
- This position is Full-Time, Non-Exempt, and reports to the Accounting Director Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled in an accredited university in Accounting or Finance, or related business major with a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior classification.
- Must have reliable transportation to work daily.
- Ability to be punctual.
- Must have a great attitude towards work and others.
- Must be able to take initiative, provide quality work with a sense of urgency and reasonable productivity.
- Must be able to work independently to complete tasks with daily supervision.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.
- 0-5% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office location.
- Physical/Work Environment Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Remaining in a stationary position, often kneeling, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Quiet environment. EEO Statement: