Accounting Intern

Rapid Response Monitoring
City of Syracuse, NY
Category Accounting
Job Description
Role Overview

The Accounting Intern will support the accounting and finance team by performing daily clerical tasks, assisting with financial record-keeping, and gaining hands-on experience with accounting procedures. This role is 100% in-office and reports to the facility on site in Syracuse, NY. The intern will assist the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial, or Tax teams with various tasks, provide support to the financial team for month-end and year-end closing activities, and prepare supporting documentation for audits and financial reporting.

What You Will Do

Primary duties and responsibilities include assisting with various tasks, providing support for month-end and year-end closing activities, preparing supporting documentation, organizing and filing financial documents, updating accounting database and reconciliations, performing account reconciliations, and supporting the Tax team in gathering and organizing financial data.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be successful in this role, you should have a fundamental understanding of accounting principles, proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail. You should also be able to work in a fast-paced corporate environment, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • Proficiency of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Fundamental understanding of accounting principles
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced corporate environment and meet deadlines
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information
  • Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
  • Successfully clear drug screen and background check to meet industry and security licensing requirements

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Dynamic and professional work environments
  • Continued growth through internal advancement opportunities
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