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We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounting Intern to join our finance and accounting team. The Accounting Intern will support the accounting department in various financial tasks, gaining valuable hands-on experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and data analysis. This internship presents an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate pursuing a career in accounting.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in processing and recording financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
  • Help with reconciling bank statements, accounts, and other financial data to ensure accuracy.
  • Support the preparation of financial statements, reports, and presentations.
  • Assist in conducting financial analysis and variance explanations to identify trends and discrepancies.
  • Collaborate with team members to assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Aid in the maintenance of financial records and documentation in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
  • Assist in auditing financial documents and procedures to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Support the preparation and filing of tax-related documents and reports.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations.
  • Assist with other ad-hoc financial projects as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented and capable of working with numerical data accurately.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Familiarity with accounting software or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is a plus but not required.
  • Enthusiasm for learning and a proactive attitude to take on new challenges.

What's great in the job?

  • Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
  • No dumb managers, no stupid tools to use, no rigid working hours
  • No waste of time in enterprise processes, real responsibilities and autonomy
  • Expand your knowledge of various business industries
  • Create content that will help our users on a daily basis
  • Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving company