Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Union Home Mortgage Corp.

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Union Home Mortgage Corp., located in Strongsville, OH. The company’s L.E.A.D Internship Program is designed to provide an engaging, relevant, and practical experience, encouraging interns to Learn about the industry, be Educated by Sr. Leadership and their peers, Achieve personal goals, and Develop their skills and knowledge. Union Home Mortgage prides itself on offering comprehensive programs for interns, such as shadowing opportunities, mentorship, professional development workshops, group projects, and even corporate outings. These initiatives are designed to help interns meet new people, gain valuable experience, and learn from industry professionals as they progress through their careers. Interns are treated as full-time Partners, committing to 40 hours per week during the 3-month summer program, receiving compensation, and gaining experience at the company’s headquarters. This Accounting Intern role is critical for providing direct assistance to the day-to-day responsibilities of the accounting department, which includes account reconciliations, supporting monthly and annual financial closes, aiding in audits, compiling and organizing data for reporting and forecasting, and contributing to various special projects within the company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time, Seasonal (Summer)
• Location: In-person Strongsville, OH
• Team: Accounting Department
• Mission: This person helps the accounting department manage daily operations, reconcile accounts, support reporting needs, and contribute to special projects for Union Home Mortgage Corp.
• Tech Stack: Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Implement: Identify and recommend best practices for specific accounting tasks, enhancing departmental efficiency and understanding business changes.
• Monitor: Review daily operational activity to ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Support: Execute special projects and assignments received from the Controller and CFO, contributing to key financial initiatives.
• Process: Prepare accurate journal entries and assist with complex account reconciliations, along with supporting the month-end closing process.
• Administer: Facilitate accounts payable processes including payments, accruals, reporting, and reconciliations, and aid in daily transfers, various reconciliations, and process audits.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This role requires a college student currently pursuing a major in Accounting or a related field, specifically with Sophomore, Junior, or Senior academic standing.
• Experience: While not strictly required, prior internship or general office experience is highly preferred for candidates.
• Skills: Candidates must demonstrate strong proficiency in Excel, excellent analytical ability with the perseverance to solve problems, high attention to detail, self-starting capability, and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks independently or within a group under established timelines.