Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Kem Krest

The Tone:
This is an internship at Kem Krest, with potential hybrid work options. Kem Krest is a certified minority-owned business providing Total Program Management solutions, helping customers optimize supply chains across various industries like Automotive and Agricultural. This role is essential for supporting the financial reporting, accounting operations, and special finance projects, helping to ensure accurate financial information and informed business decision-making within the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Hybrid

• Team: Reports to an Accounting/Finance professional
• Mission: Support accurate financial information and informed business decision-making.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Month-End Support: Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities, including account reconciliations.
• Financial Reporting: Support the preparation and analysis of financial reports, statements, and key business metrics.
• Tax Compliance: Assist with tax-related projects, documentation, and compliance activities.
• Data Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Special Projects: Support special accounting and finance projects as assigned.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, focused on an entry-level career.
• Experience: No prior professional experience is explicitly required; however, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is essential.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and keen attention to detail.
• Bonus: Previous internship experience or relevant coursework in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or Auditing, intermediate to advanced Excel skills, a basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements, and experience working with financial data or accounting systems.