Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern (Remote) | OPCO Skilled Management

The Tone:
This is an internship / early career role at OPCO Skilled Management, located remotely, with a candidate needing to reside in Texas, Indiana, Missouri, or New Mexico. This position offers a hands-on opportunity to support critical accounting functions within the company. This role is essential for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, contributing to the preparation of financial statements, and developing key accounting processes. It provides foundational experience for an aspiring accounting professional.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship / Early Career
• Type: Temporary / Internship (3-month paid)
• Location: Remote, Texas, Indiana, Missouri, New Mexico

• Team: Reports to Accounting Manager
• Mission: To support the accounting department by assisting with financial reporting, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Tech Stack: MS Word, MS Excel, Accounting database computer system

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Statements: Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Audit Support: Develop audit schedules and update financial information on a monthly basis.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile various bank accounts (operations, sweep, payroll, investment) and other related asset general ledger accounts.
• Journal Entries: Prepare journal entries for the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers through data compilation, research, and analysis.
• Account Maintenance: Maintain account balances and reconcile any differences between various account balances and external comparison sources.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Foundational understanding of finance and/or accounting principles.
• Experience: Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, along with practical experience using an accounting database computer system.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, ability to handle confidential information, effective written and verbal communication, solid interpersonal skills, capacity for multitasking, problem-solving, and meeting deadlines.
• Bonus: A BA/BS degree in Finance and/or Accounting is preferred. The ability to work additional hours and on special projects as needed. Opportunity for full-time hire after the conclusion of the internship.