The Accounting Intern is primarily responsible for supporting the Director of Accounting and Accounting staff in carrying out the responsibilities of the Accounting Department for event(s) and day-to-day operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with preparation of month-end financial analyses and reports
Work under supervision of other department staff
Assist with account reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable processing
Perform variance analysis related to budget/forecast
Assist with the preparation of ad hoc and other internal reports
Perform financial tasks related to events (i.e. cash operations, event audits, order review and reconciliation)
Ensure the completion of assigned tasks in line with established deadline
Assist with inventory tracking and the regular physical inventory
Study the accounting policies and processes of the organization and abide by them
Compose and input journal entries into General Ledger
File and scan journal entries
Support the internal customers with financial processing and reporting
Perform data entry
Perform special finance projects as requested by the Director of Accounting
Prepare other monthly and weekly reports as required to provide management with current operating data and performance

Education and/or Experience

At minimum an Associate Degree in accounting, or a degree in business with coursework including accounting or equivalent work experience.