Finance/Accounting Internship

The Princeton University Office of the Dean of the Faculty is seeking a highly motivated individual for a finance/accounting internship. The student filling the position will learn more about general finance and accounting work in a research university setting. The intern will work directly with the business office team assisting with year-end close as well as various general finance and accounting tasks. The internship will run for 35 hours a week for the duration of the summer. 

Responsibilities

The intern will: 

• Assist with year-end close
• Post journal entries
• Assist with account reconciliation
• Work on finance audits
• Assist with monthly reporting and analysis
• Compile data from various sources into centralized locations
• Conduct research on industry trends and benchmarks from other educational institutions
• Work on various other finance and accounting related tasks. 

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Basic understanding of financial principles and accounting practices