Finance and Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Accounting Intern | AESSEAL Inc.

The Tone:
This is an internship at AESSEAL Inc., offering a comprehensive introduction to various finance functions within a professional setting. The role is crucial for supporting the daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and providing administrative assistance to the Finance team. This position offers a valuable opportunity for individuals to apply foundational accounting knowledge and develop practical experience across multiple areas of finance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Mission: To support the Finance team by assisting with core accounting functions and gaining exposure to diverse areas of finance, ensuring accurate financial records and smooth operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable Management: Support vendor account management, process purchase invoices, and reconcile supplier statements to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Accounts Receivable & Credit Assistance: Apply and allocate customer payments, support customer account reconciliations, investigate balance disputes, and assist with collection activities.
• Cash Management Support: Aid with daily bank and cash reconciliations, including reviewing bank activity, assisting with bank deposits, and processing customer credit card payments.
• General Accounting & Finance Development: Gain exposure to sales reporting, management accounting, and audit functions, eventually assisting with month-end account preparation, journal posting, and tax activities as knowledge develops.
• Administrative & Confidential Support: Provide administrative assistance to Finance team members, cover routine accounting activities, and maintain the confidentiality of financial information.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing, or recently completed, an Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Foundational understanding of accounting concepts, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, organization, ability to prioritize multiple assignments, analytical and problem-solving skills, and clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Bonus: A strong interest in developing practical accounting experience and a self-motivated, dependable approach to work both independently and collaboratively.