Accounting Intern

Job Description

INTERN, Accounting | Hawaii Coffee Company

The Tone:
This is a part-time internship at Hawaii Coffee Company, located in Honolulu, HI. Hawaii Coffee Company requires diligent financial management to support its operations and growth. This role is crucial for assisting the senior accounting team with essential daily tasks and month-end closing procedures, providing a foundational understanding of corporate finance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-Time/Temporary
• Location: In-person Honolulu, HI

• Team: Reports to Senior Accounting Manager
• Mission: Assist the Finance and Accounting team with core accounting functions, financial reporting, and data integrity.
• Tech Stack: ERP Software, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Month-End Close Support: Assist with month-end close tasks, including preparing schedules, organizing documentation, and updating checklists under supervision.
• Transaction Processing: Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processing by coding invoices, entering data, filing, and tracking approvals.
• Account Reconciliation: Help reconcile bank, credit card, and selected general ledger accounts by matching transactions and identifying variances for resolution.
• Financial Reporting: Create and maintain Excel-based reports, such as spending summaries and aging reports, to aid financial decision-making.
• System and Inventory Support: Assist with inventory and cost accounting activities, including compiling count results, researching variances, and supporting finance system data integrity.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (or recent graduate within the last 12 months).
• Experience: Proficiency in ERP Software and Excel is required.
• Skills: Analytical Skills, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Detail Oriented.
• Bonus: Collaborative working style, ability to work independently, energetic, and an inherent desire to learn and develop.