Accounting Intern

Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach • Lakewood, CA

12d • $17 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the Finance & Accounting Department (F&AD) with general accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, accounts payable, and office clerical functions, including preparing various Excel schedules, financial reports, and supporting documentation. The Accounting Assistant Intern will have the opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of accounting duties, financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting functions.

Requirements

• Basic computer literacy with foundational knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy while performing repetitive tasks.
• Operates standard electronic computers and customary office equipment required to perform essential job functions.
• Use of equipment is required, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
• Ability to perform repetitive movements associated with office and computer-based work.
• Ability to sit and or stand for extended periods of time to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to manage, manipulate, or feel objects and operate standard office equipment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Prior customer service experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, preparation and maintenance of excel spreadsheets using mathematical calculations to prepare various accounting reports.
• Perform monthly general ledger account certifications; prepare various excel spreadsheets to summarize and balance general ledger activity.
• Perform general clerical responsibilities such as filing, scanning, maintain archive boxes inventory, mailing tasks and other clerical tasks.
• Prepare monthly department closing calendar.
• Other general accounting duties as assigned.
• Support department team members with additional tasks and projects as assigned.
• Analyze historical financial activity in order to prepare various general ledger accounts budgets.
• Assist with the preparation of actual versus budget reports; analyze historical activity and explain variances.
• Assist department with general budgeting tasks such as running various reports and reviewing them to ensure changes are properly inputted and to identify any material changes.
• Provide support for any budgeting system upgrades including testing and validation.
• Provide budget training to other Bank departments.
• Complies with all applicable state and federal banking laws, regulations, and internal policies related but not limited to lending, operations, and deposit requirements, including Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations, Customer Identification Program (CIP) requirements, Financial Elder Abuse reporting laws, Sexual Harassment prevention policies, information security and privacy requirements.

Benefits

• Some positions within the Bank have been designated as sensitive positions due to access to critical systems, records, or processes. In accordance with Bank policy and sound internal‑control practices, employees in sensitive positions are required to complete a mandatory consecutive absence from essential duties each calendar year to support segregation of duties and independent review.
• The required absence will be scheduled in coordination with management to ensure continuity of operations. Administration of absence, including paid or unpaid status, will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour and leave laws, including California requirements.
• For qualified positions, the Bank may designate an Officer Title based on the role’s job level, scope of responsibility, and alignment with established competency frameworks. Eligibility for an Officer Title designation is contingent upon the employee meeting defined competency, performance, and experience requirements and is governed by applicable Bank policies, governance standards, and required approval processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED