Accounting Intern

Ascensus•Dresher, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow. This internship program offers practical corporate work experience that could lead to full-time work after graduation. The Accounting Intern is responsible for assisting with general ledger month end close processes for our businesses, including preparing journal entries and maintaining respective accounting schedules. The intern will also work with accounting teams and managers to support reporting, analysis, and special projects. The company emphasizes protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data and adherence to its I-Client service philosophy and Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always®.

Requirements

Undergraduate accounting majors.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong skills in Excel.
Able to successfully balance multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Assist in the monthly financial close for the core lines of business and corporate accounting.
Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations.
Use various systems to compile reports for monthly close tasks and processes.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, perform account fluctuation analyses, and investigate account variances.
Prepare analysis of P&L and balance sheet monthly.
Documentation and testing of compliance with internal controls.
Assist in providing support for external audit requirements and maintenance of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance reporting and documentation.
Assist with special projects for management and other financial functions within the department as required.
Gain experience with ERP and Reporting systems such as CloudSuite and Cognos TM1.
Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day-to-day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.