Intern: Accounting (Tax)

Job Description

Intern: Accounting (Tax) | EquipmentShare

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at EquipmentShare, located in Columbia, Missouri. EquipmentShare is building a transformative platform and team to revolutionize the construction industry, empowering contractors and communities through technology. This role is essential for supporting the Accounting Team in maintaining accurate financial records, streamlining processes, and contributing to the company’s significant growth and mission to change an industry. The company seeks individuals who view challenges as opportunities and are eager to make a tangible difference.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Columbia, MO

• Team: Accounting Team
• Mission: Assist the Accounting Team in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial reporting, and streamlining processes to contribute to the company’s growth and industry transformation.
• Tech Stack: Excel, spreadsheet tools (formulas, pivot tables, macros)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Learning & Development: Shadow members of the Accounting & Financial Reporting team to learn about accounting processes and office operations.
• Financial Record Keeping: Assist with data entry, preparing journal entries, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records.
• Data Management & Reporting: Utilize spreadsheet tools, including formulas, pivot tables, and macros, to manage and report data and aid in preparing financial reports.
• Month-End Support: Assist with reconciling accounts and other responsibilities associated with the month-end closing process.
• Process Documentation: Document process flows of information for key business processes, including identifying systems, risks, reports, and relevant internal controls.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must be actively working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, possessing a basic understanding of GAAP and financial principles.
• Experience: Must be a senior level and/or graduate student, having satisfactorily completed a variety of accounting-related courses, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills, comfortable using Excel or similar spreadsheet tools, highly organized, attentive to detail, able to multitask, and a strong desire to take on new challenges with a positive attitude.