Accounting Intern
About The Position
MOHELA is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support our Accounting department. This opportunity is ideal for a student interested in gaining hands-on experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and data analytics within a professional business environment. The intern will gain practical experience supporting financial operations, maintaining accurate financial information, assisting with reporting and reconciliations, and identifying opportunities for process improvements. This role provides valuable exposure to how accounting functions contribute to organizational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and informed decision-making.
Requirements
- Candidates must reside in Missouri, within 1 hour of our O'Fallon, MO office and be able to work onsite throughout the duration of the internship.
- Enrollment in an accredited Missouri college or university in an undergraduate program in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, data analysis, or related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organization, communication, and time-management skills.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Teams proficiency.
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, particularly Excel.
- Experience with accounting coursework, financial reporting, data analysis, or process improvement projects.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports.
- Complete account reconciliations and investigate variances.
- Review financial transactions for accuracy and completeness.
- Support routine accounting processes and reporting activities.
- Assist with month-end close activities.
- Support the documentation of internal controls, policies, and procedures.
- Organize documentation and provide support for internal and external audits.
- Assist with maintaining accurate financial records while supporting regulatory compliance efforts.
- Review financial and operational data to identify trends and insights.
- Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support decision-making.
- Identify opportunities for process enhancements and operational efficiencies.
- Assist with data analysis projects that support accounting and business objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
