Accounting Intern

*Candidates must be local and able to work in Omaha for at least 2 semesters while taking on a full-time course load.*

This internship will give the qualified candidate an opportunity to obtain valuable experience. Duties involve collaborating with others as well as working independently and include the following:

• Completes monthly U.S. and international bank account reconciliations and other selected general ledger account reconciliations as needed.
• Assists with various general account reconciliations, journal entries and schedules as needed.
• Assists with the preparation of various schedules needed for the annual audited financial statements and notes for one or two assigned companies.
• May assist with with gathering information, updating files and other miscellaneous tasks related to the company's conversion to a new general ledger system.
• Update workflow documentation as needed.
• Assists with routine audit requests.
• Assists department personnel with various ad hoc projects.
• Ad hoc Internet research, occasional spreadsheet preparation, occasional clerical filing, copying, scanning, and data organization.

Qualifications:

• Prefer Junior or enrolled in or completed Intermediate Accounting I
• Accounting or Finance major and maintain full-time course load during internship
• Proficiency with personal computers and software such as Excel and Word
• Excellent grammar, proofreading, and oral and written communication skills
• Punctual
• Excellent organization skills
• Confident
• Ability to meet deadlines

Hours:

Flexible; generally between 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Approximately 16-20 hours per week depending on the applicant's schedule. More hours available in Summer (up to 40 hours per week)