Accounting Co-op
About The Position
Vermont Public is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented undergraduate student to join our Finance and Accounting team as an Accounting Co-op Student through the Saint Michael's College Co-op Program. This position provides hands-on experience in accounting and financial operations while allowing the student to apply classroom knowledge in a professional environment. The student will work approximately 20 hours per week and support day-to-day accounting activities, financial recordkeeping, and special projects that contribute directly to the organization's financial operations. The student will work closely with the accounting and finance team, gaining exposure to the general ledger, month-end close processes, accounts payable functions, account reconciliations, and assist with a lease management system implementation. A primary focus of this co-op experience will be supporting the implementation of a lease and lease contract management application. The student will assist the Finance team in gathering lease documentation, organizing and validating lease data, supporting system configuration and testing activities, and helping ensure accurate migration of lease information into the new platform.
Requirements
- Current junior or senior undergraduate student pursuing Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
- Coursework in Financial Accounting and/or Managerial Accounting
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work with confidential financial information professionally
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Interest in accounting systems, financial technology, and process improvement
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Preparing and posting journal entries under the supervision of accounting staff
- Assisting with monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Recording and posting customer payments into the general ledger
- Supporting accounts payable processes, including invoice review, coding, and entry
- Maintaining accurate accounting records and financial documentation
- Assisting with month-end and year-end close activities
- Reviewing, organizing, and validating lease agreements and supporting documentation
- Supporting data collection, cleansing, and migration for the lease management system implementation
- Assisting with business requirements, user testing and validation of lease application functionality
- Documenting accounting procedures and process improvements related to the new system
- Collaborating with finance, engineering/tech, and external implementation partners as needed
- Preparing reports, analyses, or presentations related to project progress and outcomes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
