Staff Accountant, Operations Intern – Operations Accounting

Job Description

Staff Accountant, Operations (Paid Internship) | Glen-Gery

The Tone:
This is a part-time paid internship at Glen-Gery, a prominent brand under Brickworks North America. Brickworks N.A. stands as the leading brick manufacturer and distributor in the region, operating eight manufacturing facilities and a network of 26 supply centers and three high-end design studios. Known for continuously innovating premium brick products, the company offers a diverse portfolio to architects, designers, and homeowners. This Staff Accountant, Operations role offers a significant opportunity to support critical monthly and weekly accounting and reporting activities, playing a key part in preparing financial statements, assisting with forecasting, and conducting essential financial analysis, directly contributing to the accurate financial health and strategic decision-making of the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Team: Manufacturing Finance team
• Mission: Supports critical monthly and weekly accounting and reporting activities for the Manufacturing Finance team, encompassing financial statement preparation, forecasting, and various analyses to ensure accurate financial records and informed management decisions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, JD Edwards ERP systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Close Support: Assist with the monthly accounting close and preparation of financial statements for designated locations.
• Forecasting: Support weekly forecasting processes and contribute to profit estimation planning.
• Journal Entries: Prepare weekly and monthly journal entries to ensure accurate maintenance of financial records.
• Reconciliations: Perform monthly reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts, ensuring appropriate supporting documentation.
• Financial Analysis: Assist in the preparation and analysis of various financial reports and provide ad hoc financial and analytical support to management.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, actively in process. This role is designed for individuals seeking to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world manufacturing finance environment.
• Experience: Preferred relevant accounting or finance experience demonstrating exposure to key areas such as financial reporting, weekly forecasting processes, and performing detailed account reconciliations.
• Skills: Proven strong analytical capabilities and meticulous attention to detail are essential. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required for effective team collaboration and independent work. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is critical for various accounting and reporting tasks.
• Bonus: Prior experience with JD Edwards ERP systems is highly preferred. The ability to work independently and effectively manage responsibilities in a part-time environment will be a significant asset.