Intern Finance & Acct.

RedSail Technologies•Cranberry Township, PA

1d•$22•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance and Accounting Internship Program is a ~10-week program designed to expose interns to real-world finance and accounting operations. Interns will develop critical skills in general ledger management, financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, planning, and insights generation. The program also aims to create networking opportunities and foster professional relationships within the company. The internship involves a combination of virtual and onsite work, with compensation of $22.00 per hour, and supervision provided by the CFO Leadership Team.

Requirements

Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics).
Data analysis and financial modeling skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI).
Understanding of financial reporting and compliance with standards (GAAP, IFRS).
Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
Strong communication and presentation skills (clear reporting to management or clients).
Effective time management and prioritization skills.
Ability to arrange for interns to sit in on meetings with other departments (e.g., marketing, operations, strategy).
Understanding of how finance, business insights, and accounting interact with other areas of the company.
Knowledge of industry-specific regulations, trends, and business models.
Understanding of accounting principles, risk management, and internal controls.
Quality and accuracy of work.
Ability to handle responsibilities and meet deadlines.
Communication and teamwork skills.
Initiative and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement).
Support accounts receivable/payable functions.
Process journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end closing.
Prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Prepare significant account reconciliations and investigate variances.
Conduct financial analysis and help with risk assessments.
Assist with budget preparation and forecasts.
Assist with cash flow management and forecasting.
Support development and reporting of KPI’s and SaaS metrics.
Analyze financial data and assist with trend identification for business insights.
Assist in market research, competitive analysis, and customer analytics.
Prepare dashboards or visualizations of business insights (Excel, Power BI).