Financial Administration Intern

Private•Boston, MA

2d•$23•Hybrid

About The Position

About Charles River Associates Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns. Position Overview CRA’s Financial Administration function is currently a team of more than 30 professionals based in our Boston, Chicago and London offices. The team includes Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Payroll, Revenue, Project Setup, Tax, and Treasury. Reporting to a Finance Manager, this internship supports the day-to-day operations within Financial Administration. Possible assignments could be: Financial Planning & Analysis: Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Support: Responsible for maintaining vendor files. Assist in invoice entry. Maintain corporate credit card agreements and distribute cards as issued. Oversees basic record-keeping and filing duties and procedures. Mails client invoices and provides other administrative support to billing analysts, such as photocopying receipts. Customer statement confirms. Cash collection reports. Auditor confirms and other auditor requests as needed. Additional Responsibilities: This position may assist on special projects, including data gathering, sorting and analysis, as needed.

Requirements

Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
Prior internship/work experience in a professional office environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), knowledge of Oracle desirable
Ability to execute, with a track record of getting things done - able to advance projects with persistence as well as with diplomacy and tact, demonstrated willingness to take ownership of work
Exceptional customer service orientation and delivery
Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities
Strong sense of professionalism
Effective written and oral communication skills
Excellent time management, task prioritization, and detail orientation
Good judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Oracle desirable

Responsibilities

Maintaining vendor files
Assist in invoice entry
Maintain corporate credit card agreements and distribute cards as issued
Oversees basic record-keeping and filing duties and procedures
Mails client invoices and provides other administrative support to billing analysts, such as photocopying receipts
Customer statement confirms
Cash collection reports
Auditor confirms and other auditor requests as needed
Assist on special projects, including data gathering, sorting and analysis, as needed.