Accounting Intern

General Summary

The Accounting Intern will gain valuable experience in the electric utility industry and exposure to a wide range of accounting systems and processes. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced accounting professionals and develop a deeper understanding of accounting systems and procedures.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities / Knowledge

• Shadows, supports and collaborates with a highly skilled team of accountants and analysts.
• Handles sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity.
• Supports posting and processing of vendor invoices, check requests, and employee expense reports to ensure all business transactions are properly and timely recorded.
• Researches vendor inquiries or issues in a timely manner and maintains documentation.
• Supports the billing process and generation of invoices for our Members.
• Identifies opportunities to better a process and participate in the successful execution of that change.
• Develops and delivers a presentation to the executive team on a topic approved by supervisor regarding knowledge and skills developed during the internship.

Key Accountabilities

• Complies with all policies, procedures and confidentiality agreements effective as a result of employment with Rayburn.
• Shares information with Rayburn management and staff, contractors, and other third parties in a timely manner, as required.
• Provides Rayburn management with updates and/or reports on work and tasks as requested or required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or executive management.

Job Specifications / Skills Required

Education:

•         Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an Accounting or Finance related field preferred.

Skills:

•         Proficient in Microsoft Office

•         Excellent organizational skills

•         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

•         Able to work effectively in a team environment; willing to assist others

•         Ability to carry out a variety of activities which require a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

•         Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Physical Demands

•         Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a computer workstation.

•         Ability to perform repetitive motions in order to use a computer keyboard, test equipment, and operate hand tools.

•         Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.