Accounting/Clerical Intern

, Iowa

Internship Length: 90 hrs
Office Hours: 8-5

Essential Functions:

Assist CFO, Accountants and staff to perform a wide variety of tasks.
Data entry into computer.
Filing of accounting documents.
Reconcile various accounting documents and data, confirm their accuracy.
Help coordinate variety of accounting reports including accounts payable and accounts receivable listings.
Will interface with other departments/divisions to exchange information.
Will post inventory tag #'s and locations in to database system
Assist staff in preparation of collection letters and general accounts receivables
Help keep work areas neat and organized to promote positive image.
Maintain appropriate behavior in keeping with the mission, vision and beliefs of the business in accordance with the operating procedures and policies.

Minimum Requirements:

Skills/Knowledge: Good communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in applied math, accurate with numbers and reconciling data. Must be detail-oriented.
Basic understanding of principles of bookkeeping and accounting highly preferred.
Experience with computers and accounting software (MS Excel or other spreadsheet) preferred.
Ability to follow instructions, be prompt and dependable, take pride and ownership in work.
Must be a high school student in good standing, possess a positive attitude while being flexible, be professional and trustworthy.
Business casual attire accepted.

THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT LIST ALL DUTIES. INTERN MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES BY THE STAFF OR SUPERVISOR. INTERN WILL BE EVALUATED ON PERFORMANCE OF THE PROJECTS LISTED AS WELL AS INTERACTION WITH EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS. ON-SITE HOURS WILL BE NEGOTIATED WITH EACH CANDIDATE.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS, INCLUDING HARASSMENT, SHOULD BE REVIEWED WITH THE HOST.

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