Accounting Intern

Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach • Lakewood, CA

11d • 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED