Accounting Intern

Legrand NA • West Hartford, CT

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About The Position

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Intern to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Wiremold Team in West Hartford, CT. What Will You Do? Participate in the monthly financial closing process. Employee expense reports compliance audits. Purchases made without a PO compliance audits. Assist with monthly Fixed Asset maintenance. Perform monthly account reconciliations for assigned accounts. Preparation of monthly journal entries. Prepare sales tax returns under the guidance of the Sr. Accountant. Assist with obtaining Sales Tax Exemption Certificates from customers.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s from an accredited college or university studying Accounting, Finance or Business-Related field.
• Completion of one or more semesters of related coursework.
• Close attention to detail and requires strong organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong technical aptitude, particularly in the development of Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to use internet and web-based resources efficiently and effectively.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
• Good work ethic and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the monthly financial closing process.
• Employee expense reports compliance audits.
• Purchases made without a PO compliance audits.
• Assist with monthly Fixed Asset maintenance.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations for assigned accounts.
• Preparation of monthly journal entries.
• Prepare sales tax returns under the guidance of the Sr. Accountant.
• Assist with obtaining Sales Tax Exemption Certificates from customers.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• high employer 401K match
• paid time off (PTO)
• holiday pay
• short-term and long-term disability benefit plans
• above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave
• bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans
• paid time off to volunteer
• an active/growing Employee Resource Group network

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern