Job Description

The Intern rotates through Corporate Accounting, Audit and Treasury. The rotation program spans 11-12 months, with the Intern spending roughly four months in each department. The Intern participates in team-oriented projects that support Accounting, Audit and Treasury management in accomplishing departmental objectives.

Responsibilities

What you will do:

Accounting

• Responsible for financial reporting to management, support the preparation of reporting for the monthly, quarterly and annual close.

• Assists in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements.

• Prepares routine journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations

• Assists, as needed, with strategic accounting projects and initiatives.

Internal Audit

• Participates in the completion of scheduled risk-based integrated audits and special consulting projects by documenting processes and controls, performing testing of controls and transactions, and summarizing project results for presentation to company management.

• Participates as a member of the project team responsible for performing control analysis, walk-throughs, and transaction testing regarding the system of controls for significant operations and functions of the company on behalf of our external audit firm.

• Prepares presentations to management and participates in management meetings.

Treasury

• Assists with premium check deposit processing by utilizing banking and administrative systems to achieve daily time-sensitive agreements.

• Supports Treasury management in documenting and organizing on-going and ad hoc projects and initiatives.

• Partners with Corporate Treasury Finance to prepare funding agreement documentation, as time permits.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Internal Audit, Accounting or Treasury management deposit processing by utilizing banking and administrative systems to achieve daily time-sensitive agreements.

• Supports Treasury management in documenting and organizing on-going and ad hoc projects and initiatives.

• Partners with Corporate Treasury Finance to prepare funding agreement documentation, as time permits.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Education:

• A student currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in pursuit of a relevant undergraduate degree. -Required
• Candidate with courses in business, economics, accounting, auditing, finance, information systems and/or computer science. -Required

Skills:

• Ability to analyze and interpret financial and operational data, including a basic understanding of accounting, auditing, IT and/or project management concepts and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, assuming multiple responsibilities and tasks concurrently, as well as the ability to handle confidential matters and information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to professionally and proactively communicate with Department members, company management and external customers in a clear, focused and concise manner.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office software suite (primarily Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook).

Work Setting/Position Demands:

• Works in an office setting and remains in a stationary position for long periods of time while working at a desk, on a computer or with other standard office equipment, or while in meetings.
• Requires the ability to verbally communicate and exchange accurate information to customers and associates on a regular basis.
• Requires visual acuity to read and interpret a variety of correspondence, procedures, reports and forms via paper and electronic documents, visual inspection involving small defects; small parts, and/or operation of machinery (including inspection); using measurement devices continuously. Visual acuity is required to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.
• Requires the ability to prepare written correspondence, reports and forms using prescribed formats and conforming to rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style on a regular basis.
• Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Performs substantial movement of wrists, hands, and fingers for continuous computer work.
• Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects/events.