Accounting Intern
The Accounting Intern will assist accounts payable and other related accounting functions under general supervision with moderate complexity.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Reviews, codes, and records vendor transactions in general ledger system.
- Processes timely payments to vendors.
- Scans and stores supporting documentation for vendor payments and transactions in a manner consistent with firm guidelines.
- Prepares standard journal entries, including prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, and accounts payable.
- Manages the expense reimbursement process for colleagues’ approved business expenses.
- Processes and distributes mail within the accounting department.
- Assists with management of internal accounting email, which includes responding to emails received relating to vendor transactions and payments.
- Prepares bank reconciliations and proposes journal entries to correct any discrepancies identified during reconciliation process.
- Brings issues and discrepancies to appropriate leader, while identifying potential solutions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge and basic understanding of US GAAP.
- Moderate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Must possess excellent organizational skills.
- Exhibits professional skepticism.