Accounting Intern

NEW ERA CAP LLC•Buffalo, NY

4h•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Accounting Intern is an integral member of the Accounting & Reporting team adding value through assisting with preparing key financial reports, supporting month‑ and quarter‑end close activities, performing variance analysis, and researching accounting guidance.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to quickly learn and adopt new systems as needed
Comfortable collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Proven verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate professionally via phone, email, and in-person
Strong public speaking, group presentation, interpersonal and persuasion skills required
Flexible and adaptable; able to respond quickly to changing circumstances
Innovative mindset with the ability to enhance existing processes and solutions
Enthusiastic, proactive, and positive, with a track record of managing change with persistence and urgency
Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program within accounting or a related field

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP or BPC preferred
Future CPA aspirations are a plus

Responsibilities

Gain exposure to our ERP system, reporting tools, and financial reporting processes to build a solid foundation in financial management
Develop confidence interpreting financial data and identifying trends or anomalies
Assist with the preparing and analyzing financial reports, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, to support accurate and timely reporting
Prepare and validate supporting schedules for financial statement disclosures
Perform flux analysis on GL accounts and document explanations for variances
Contribute to month-end and quarter-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting
Research relevant accounting guidance and summarize findings to help assess potential impacts on the organization
Review and update departmental policies, procedures, and accounting memos as necessary
Collaborate with teams across Finance, IT, and Operations, and gain exposure to interactions with external auditors
Analyze and interpret financial data to support decision-making
Keep all sensitive matters confidential
Other projects as assigned