Business Intern, Accounting (Remote)

About the position

Oxley Enterprises, Inc.'s (Oxley) intern program is designed to provide college students the opportunity to learn about Oxley and gain meaningful, hands-on work experience in a professional environment. Oxley's internship program places an emphasis on developing the next generation's workforce. Our internship program provides the opportunity for each intern to interact with various areas of the company. Our goal is to build a roadmap that leads you to a long, rewarding and challenging career with Oxley. We work with you to determine your desired career path, and the correct steps to get you to your goals. Interns typically represent college students trying to gain related work experience while pursuing an undergraduate degree. Under direct supervision, performs various hands-on tasks and assignments for the organization's professional staff in such disciplines as Business, Human Resources, Recruiting, Finance, and Technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily transactional accounting tasks, including data entry and reconciliations
• Utilizes tools and software extensively (MS Excel, MS Word, MS SharePoint, Unanet Financial System)
• Learns and actively uses financial and accounting systems, gaining hands-on experience with relevant software
• Assists with data analysis using Excel, including pivot tables, charts, and formulas
• Assists with maintaining and organizing financial records and reports as directed
• Supports month-end closing processes
• Supports compliance procedures, ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulations
• Reviews and ensures data accuracy
• Conducts research on best practices
• Reconciles bank and credit card statements accurately
• Works well as a team member
• Follows directions and guidelines provided
• Adhere to internal controls and company policies to ensure compliance with financial regulation
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills
• Take initiatives to assist with other administrative and accounting tasks as needed, adapting to business priorities

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a degree in accounting, finance or a related field; graduating senior (preferred)
• Above average knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial and accounting principles
• Above average knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Teams)
• Above average knowledge MS Excel (e.g., formulas, shortcuts, functions)
• Ability to follow processes and procedures
• Ability to conduct research
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to collaborate and work as a part of a team
• U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident

Benefits

• We comply with federal and state minimum wage law requirements.