Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | QCR Holdings, Inc.

The Tone:
This is an Accounting Intern position at QCR Holdings, Inc., a financial institution dedicated to providing comprehensive banking and financial services. This role offers critical support to both the Accounting and Corporate Treasury teams, playing a part in the accurate and compliant management of financial operations. It is an opportunity to acquire invaluable hands-on experience across diverse accounting areas, providing a robust foundation for a successful career in the finance sector. The program emphasizes professional skill development and extensive networking within the banking industry.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Pay: $17 hourly
• Team: Accounting and Corporate Treasury teams, reporting to the Director of Finance
• Mission: Acquire invaluable hands-on experience in critical accounting areas and operations within a financial institution.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Journal Entry Preparation: Accurately prepare and process journal entries, which are fundamental to maintaining precise financial records and ensuring the integrity of the general ledger.
• Reporting Involvement: Actively participate in the preparation of both internal management reports and essential regulatory reporting processes, contributing to transparency and compliance.
• Accounts Payable Management: Efficiently manage various accounts payable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
• Fixed Asset & General Ledger Support: Assist with the administration and tracking of fixed assets, and contribute to the ongoing maintenance of the general ledger.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform thorough account reconciliations to verify the accuracy of financial transactions and balances, identifying and resolving discrepancies.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Foundational understanding of essential accounting operations.
• Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to learn and effectively navigate various computer programs and financial software.
• Skills: Strong organizational capabilities complemented by exceptional attention to detail, crucial for maintaining accuracy in financial documents and reports. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling clear and concise reporting and effective interaction with colleagues and leadership. The ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently and work independently with minimal supervision, coupled with strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across diverse personalities, requiring tact, maturity, and adaptability in professional settings. The highest level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential financial information.
• Bonus: A steadfast commitment to rigorously following all company and regulatory policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. A willingness to enthusiastically take on additional responsibilities and tasks that support the company’s overarching mission, vision, and values. An ability to foster a workplace culture characterized by inclusion, innovation, collaboration, accountability, achievement, and passion.