Accounting And Financial Reporting Intern

The intern will assist the Global Controller s group with the month end close process, lease software administration and reconciliation, and several special projects that will allow for developmental and real-world application of the skills learned thus far in your educational background. The experience will allow the intern to understand the requirements working in general accounting and financial reporting at a large multinational company.

Internship Program interns will benefit from:

Opportunities to develop new skills and gain hands-on experience through meaningful projects and assignments.

Mentorship and Networking opportunities with professionals in the industry.

Responsibilities:

Conduct research on assigned accounting topics and present findings to the team.

Collaborate with team members to brainstorm ideas and contribute to problem-solving efforts.

Shadow and learn from experienced professionals in your field of interest.

Actively seek opportunities to learn and develop new skills relevant to your career goals.

Take initiative to suggest process improvements and contribute innovative ideas.

Demonstrate the Citywide Values of Team Citywide and support our culture throughout the duration of the Internship Program.

Identified projects that you will be responsible for:

Month end close assistance which may include journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial analysis and follow up, participation in close calls, etc.

Leases software maintenance, including reviewing new leases for proper determination of Finance vs. Operating treatment, performing reconciliations of leases, updating borrowing rates, and more.

Special projects that may include things such as GL account mapping reviews, implementations of accounting tools and software, leading and organizing the collection of task list procedures and accounting manuals, etc.

Perform accounting research on assigned topics and summarizing the results of the review in memo formats.

Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Normal setting for this job is: office setting or work from home office.

Requirements:

Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in either Finance or Accounting. Current academic status must reflect good performance in relation to institutional academic standards.

Strong interest in the industry or field related to the internship.

Basic knowledge of accounting, including debits, credits, financial statement interpretation/reviews, and Microsoft office products.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.

Adaptability and willingness to embrace feedback and eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.

What Will Set You Apart?

The ability to proactively communicate work status, ask questions, take notes, and execute tasks is essential.

Can problem solve and present recommendations and solutions to problems.

While not a requirement, candidates that have the confidence to address coworkers and possess public speaking abilities tend to do well in the field.

A drive for continued education, either through certifications such as obtaining a CPA license, additional accounting courses and/or intentions for a master s degree.