Financial Data Analyst Intern

Job Description

Financial Data Analyst Intern (Year-round) | Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

The Tone:
This is a year-round, part-time internship at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, located in New York, NY. Willkie is an elite international law firm of approximately 1,300 lawyers, operating across 16 offices in six countries. This role supports the Finance & Accounting Team by analyzing, interpreting, and reporting financial data, which is crucial for informed business decisions and strategic planning within the firm. The firm values a friendly, collaborative environment and offers unique opportunities for professional development.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Year-round, Part-time
• Location: In-person, New York, NY
• Pay: $20–$28 hourly
• Team: Finance & Accounting Team
• Mission: Support the finance team in analyzing, interpreting, and reporting financial data to facilitate business decisions and strategic planning.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Access, Crystal Reports

What You’ll Actually Do
• Journal Entries: Compile financial information to support the preparation of journal entries.
• Foreign Operations: Assist with accounting tasks related to the firm’s foreign operations.
• Account Reconciliation: Prepare and analyze account reconciliations.
• Fixed Assets: Support fixed asset accounting processes.
• Data Reporting: Utilize ad-hoc reporting tools like Excel, Access, and Crystal Reports.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student pursuing an accounting or finance degree with a strong academic record, entering their Junior or Senior year.
• Experience: Proficiency in Excel, Access, and Microsoft Suite.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, exceptional verbal and written communication, attention to detail, teamwork.