Accounting Intern

Job Description

PT Accounting Intern | The CAR Group (Norm Reeves Dealerships)

The Tone:
This is a part-time internship at The CAR Group (Norm Reeves Dealerships), located on-site in Cerritos, CA. The CAR Group manages multiple Norm Reeves Dealerships, operating in the automotive retail industry to provide sales, service, and parts to customers. This role is crucial for supporting the daily financial operations of the company, providing essential assistance across various accounting functions. It offers a practical learning experience for individuals pursuing a career in accounting, allowing them to apply academic knowledge in a professional setting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: In-person, Cerritos, CA
• Pay: $17–$18 hourly
• Mission: This individual will play a vital supporting role within the accounting department, directly contributing to the accuracy of financial records through diligent assistance with projects, billing, general ledger maintenance, and critical reconciliation activities. The position is instrumental in ensuring the integrity of financial data that underpins operational decisions.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support: Provide dedicated assistance with various accounting projects, contributing to initiatives that optimize financial processes and reporting within the company.
• Process: Manage the accurate and timely processing of billing related to payables, ensuring that vendor invoices are recorded correctly and prepared for payment, thus maintaining strong vendor relationships and cash flow management.
• Maintain: Contribute to the general ledger by accurately classifying and entering financial transactions, which helps to ensure the foundational integrity of the company’s financial statements.
• Reconcile: Perform crucial reconciliations across different accounts, verifying the accuracy and completeness of financial data to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Verify: Conduct specialized reconciliations specifically for Account Receivable schedules, diligently comparing records to ensure all outstanding balances are correctly accounted for and discrepancies are investigated.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Minimum qualification: Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a closely related financial field, demonstrating a foundational understanding of accounting theory and principles. Career level: Entry-Level, making this an ideal stepping stone for academic learning into professional practice.
• Experience: No specific prior work experience is required; this internship is tailored for an individual seeking to gain their first professional accounting experience. A solid grasp of basic accounting concepts learned through academic coursework is essential.
• Skills:
– Fundamental understanding of accounting principles, including debits, credits, and basic financial statements.
– Meticulous attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry and analysis.
– Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
– Basic analytical skills for identifying discrepancies during reconciliation processes.