Accounting Intern
About The Position
MVTA has an internship opportunity for an ambitious Accounting student who has a basic understanding of GAAP, financial principles and terms, and is ready for real-world experience. The Accounting Intern will prepare cash receipts, invoices payable and receivables, journal entries, and fare revenue reconciliation. They will also assist with various projects including financial forecasts, financial reports for managers and revenue and expenditure analysis, which may be used to make policy issues and presentations. This position may encounter non-public data in the course of these duties. Any access to non-public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data necessary to perform the duties. While data are being accessed, this position should take reasonable measures to ensure individuals do not access the not public data without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished, this position must adequately store the not public data.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled or recently graduated with a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of GAAP
Nice To Haves
- Strong analytical and Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong Time Management skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to research government financial reports
- Strong ability to work independently
- Ability to manage internal and external deadlines
- Knowledge of office computer applications
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post cash receipts
- Reclass expenses as required or directed
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Provide backup for accounts payable duties
- Assist with Data Entry
- Assist with Audit activities
- Maintain and add to vendor database
- Perform Financial research and analysis in multiple areas using Excel and other data software tools
- Assist with ERP system implementation
- Review processes and suggest improvements and efficiencies
- Draft and edit standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies, and other written documents
- Prepare reports and presentations using Excel and PowerPoint
- Perform special projects as needed
- Collaborate with other business partners and departments
- Perform other duties as assigned or as apparent
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
