Accounting Intern

Job Description

Position: Accounting Intern

Location: Fully Remote (Must reside in Texas, Indiana, Missouri, or New Mexico)

Internship Overview:
This is a 3-month, paid, fully remote internship. All necessary equipment will be provided. There is a strong opportunity for full-time hire upon successful completion of the internship.

Reports To: Accounting Manager

Minimum Qualifications:
• Education: BA/BS degree in Finance and/or Accounting preferred.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with an Accounting database computer system.
• Core Competencies:
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with utmost discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interface with all levels of management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Work Ethic & Adaptability:
• Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and meet deadlines consistently.
• Proactive and reliable in following through on work assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work additional hours and on special projects as needed.

Key Responsibilities:
As an Accounting Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Accounting Department’s operations by:
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Developing and maintaining audit schedules, and updating financial information on a monthly basis.
• Performing reconciliations of various bank accounts (operations, sweep, payroll, investment) and other related asset general ledger accounts.
• Preparing accurate journal entries for the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers through diligent data compilation, research, and analysis.
• Maintaining accurate account balances and reconciling discrepancies between internal records and external sources of comparison.
• Potentially assisting in the development of specialized reports, including financial analysis, fixed asset, and depreciation reports.
• Undertaking other accounting and administrative duties as assigned to support department objectives.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
OPCO Skilled Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.