Intern - Accounting

PURPOSE

To provide support to the accounting department across a variety of functions, including project accounting, accounts payable, staff accounting, financial reporting, and other accounting activities as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are examples of work that may be assigned based on department needs and the intern’s area of focus. Responsibilities may include:

• Perform project accounting functions including billing, job setup, reporting, collections, and maintaining project information
• Process accounts payable invoices
• Review vendor statements
• Monitor and maintain the Accounts Payable inbox
• Support Staff Accounting with remittances, reporting, and other general accounting functions
• Support financial reporting, analysis, and other accounting projects as needed
• Prepare contractor tax statements for jobs when required
• Maintain accurate daily time reporting

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Working toward a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications Outlook, Excel, Word required
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to multi-task and detail-oriented
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ethical practice
• Confidentiality

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally
• May have occasional visits to a job site which would require periods of standing, walking and/or climbing stairs

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS

• Computer
• Accounting Software

Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.