Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Advisors Excel

The Tone:
This is an ongoing internship at Advisors Excel, located in Topeka, KS. Advisors Excel provides comprehensive support to independent financial advisors across operational functions, sales, and marketing to foster their business growth nationwide. This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience within corporate accounting, working alongside seasoned professionals. The Accounting Intern will play a key role in maintaining organized financial documentation and ensuring data accuracy, directly contributing to the finance team’s overall effectiveness.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: In-person, Topeka, KS
• Team: Accounting Department, reporting to Accounting Manager
• Mission: To support the corporate accounting department by organizing financial documents, verifying data accuracy, and assisting with various accounting tasks.
• Tech Stack: MS Word, Excel, Outlook

What You’ll Actually Do
• Document Management: Scan and digitally file various financial documents, such as deposit slips, payment forms, and credit card information.
• Expense Reconciliation: Collaborate with employees to collect credit card receipts and ensure accurate transaction descriptions.
• Data Verification: Review miscellaneous spreadsheets to verify accuracy and implement necessary corrections.
• Team Support: Provide assistance to accounting associates and other finance team members on diverse tasks and projects as they arise.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student seeking practical experience in corporate accounting.
• Experience: Proficiency with PC knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, with the capacity to quickly learn new software systems.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and focus on quality in all aspects of work, professional and articulate written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as a collaborative team member.
• Bonus: Currently enrolled in a secondary education program, pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.