Finance and Accounting Intern
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Job Description
About the Company:
Republic Airways is an airline offering an internship program designed to prepare students for the workforce. The company emphasizes providing resources to enhance intern skills and facilitate meaningful contributions within their respective departments.
Job Description:
This internship within Republic Airways’ Finance and Accounting department offers a comprehensive experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A). Interns will contribute to the following essential duties:
• Financial Analysis and Forecasting: Analyzing and forecasting monthly spending results across various categories. Supporting the FP&A team in the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with various teams within the Finance and Accounting department. Attending weekly FP&A meetings and other monthly departmental meetings. Regularly presenting project results to team members.
• Process Improvement: Evaluating business processes to identify and support cost-saving initiatives. Reviewing financial documents for accuracy and consistency. Conducting ad-hoc analyses of contracts, expense drivers, and other data to support operational business units.
Qualifications:
• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in Finance, Accounting, or Economics. Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Skills: Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail. Proficient communication and presentation skills. Flexibility and willingness to assist team members on various projects.
• Location and Availability: Ability to work onsite at the Indianapolis headquarters (unless otherwise specified by the hiring manager). Ability to work up to 40 hours per week (minimum 20 hours for spring and fall interns). Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Other: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific, technical, financial, and legal documents. Ability to effectively communicate with various audiences (customers, regulatory agencies, top management, etc.). Ability to define problems, collect data, draw conclusions, and maintain confidentiality. Experience making short-term, moderately-cost decisions that align with strategic direction.
The physical demands of the job involve typical office work (standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing). The work environment is a standard office setting without exposure to extreme conditions.
