Accounting Intern

To assist the accounting department on all activities pertaining to WRVEC’s accounting functions, while enhancing the WRVEC Mission and Vision Statements.

• Assist the accounting team on specific projects and daily tasks as needed.
• Asset Verification:
  Aid in the task of tracking and reporting fixed assets.
• Record Retention:
  Assist in efforts to organize accounting records to the applicable time frames.
• General Ledger Uniformity:
  Coordinate accounts, descriptions, departments, and activity codes.
• Grant Documentation:
  Support in the preparation of grant reimbursement requests.
• Account Reconciliations:
  Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Daily/Monthly Journal Entries:
  Prepare journal entries to produce accurate financial statements.

• Knowledge of key accounting practices applied within a professional environment.
• Experience the cooperative way firsthand while working side by side with professionals from all levels.
• Develop administrative, professional, and interpersonal skills to the extent of being able to organize, analyze, and communicate with others in a productive and efficient manner.

• Must have proficient written and verbal communication skills, having the ability to communicate with other employees and deal with diverse groups of people to solve problems.
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must have ability to take directions on a variety of projects simultaneously and meet established goals.

• Education – Enrolled in a College/University seeking a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, currently maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least a B+ and provide current transcripts.
• Intern Knowledge – No prior knowledge of the Cooperative is needed for such position, yet candidate must demonstrate the desire to excel into an accounting related field.
• Abilities and Skills – Must have the ability to analyze internal information. Maintain an organized work environment, demonstrate the willingness to listen/learn and maintain a positive attitude.

• Inside office environment with regular posted office hours and occasional overtime.

• Frequent physical activity to include sitting at a desk for prolonged periods of time, standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying materials under fifteen pounds.

• Capable of operating a personal computer, calculator, printer, copy machine, telephone, shredder, and any other required office equipment.

• Comfortable speaking on the telephone and via online conference tools. Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately for work and safety compliance.

• Majority of work will be performed indoors. Normal office safety precautions and practices are required. Position may require travel to acquire supplies from time to time. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday.

Note:

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and/or responsibilities at any time.