Accounting Intern

Werfen • Bedford, MA

3h • $22 - $30

About The Position

Overview:
The purpose of the internship is to provide meaningful professional hands-on experience to students with leadership potential and proven academic performance. Werfen hires students pursuing a business or finance related degree into this internship program based on business needs. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities.
Position Description
To perform entry level work of a routine nature requiring application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related tasks.
The Intern will be involved in the day-to-day activities of the team included aiding other departments as they relate to department projects. We expect the intern to gain an in-depth knowledge of month-end close and related reporting requirements and its associated processes, particularly the process activities in-which they will be directly involved. The intern will have opportunities to assist in nearly all aspects of the workflow.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing B.S. in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field with a minimum of 2 college semesters complete.
• Ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

• Requires confidence in using Microsoft Word and Excel tools.
• Requires Enthusiasm, motivation, initiative and ability to work within an interactive and energetic workplace.

Responsibilities

• Assistance in creating, reviewing and maintaining department files.
• Assistance in recording journal entries for month-end close and performing Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Assistance in creating reports that create efficiencies in the month-end close process as well as day-to-day activities.
• Assistance in fixed assets/intercompany accounting and reporting.
• Assistance with gathering support for mid-year external audit requests.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern