Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Union Home Mortgage Corp.

The Tone:
This is a full-time Accounting Internship at Union Home Mortgage Corp., located in Strongsville, OH. Union Home Mortgage offers a L.E.A.D Internship Program designed to provide a fun, interesting, and real-world environment where interns can Learn about the industry, be Educated by Senior Leadership and peers, Achieve personal goals, and Develop skills and knowledge. The company prides itself on offering innovative programs such as shadowing, mentoring, professional development, group projects, and corporate outings, all aimed at fostering intern growth. This role is crucial for supporting the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, contributing to financial accuracy, and participating in strategic projects, while treating interns as full-time Partners who gain valuable experience and learn from industry professionals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Strongsville, OH
• Team: Accounting Department; reports to department leadership including Controller and CFO for specific projects.
• Mission: To support the accounting department’s daily operations, ensure adherence to financial policies, and contribute to key financial reporting and special projects.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reconciliation: Assist in preparing journal entries and performing complex account reconciliations, including bank, general ledger, and commission reconciliations.
• Financial Close: Support the team with month-end close procedures and the accounts payable process, including managing payments, accruals, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Compliance & Review: Review daily activity to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, and understanding of business changes and trends.
• Reporting & Projects: Help compile and organize data for financial reporting and forecasting needs, and contribute to special accounting projects assigned by the Controller and CFO.
• Process Improvement: Work on identifying best practices for accounting tasks and assist with supporting audits and process audits within the company.

The Must-Haves
• Background: College student pursuing a degree in Accounting or a related field, specifically in sophomore, junior, or senior standing.
• Experience: Prior internship or office experience is highly preferred.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel; Excellent analytical ability and perseverance to solve problems with high attention to detail; Capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively within established timelines; Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.