Accounting Intern

Title: Accounting Intern 

FG Introduction:  
Faith Group, LLC is a leading provider of specialized systems consulting, design and professional services. We help clients solve complex facility and infrastructure challenges. As a trusted partner, the firm leverages industry best practices and emerging trends to deliver tailored solutions that drive business goals and support future growth. Faith Group serves the transportation, government, education, and commercial sectors, contributing to major development programs across the U.S. and internationally. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, the firm operates six regional offices and has staff nationwide to support its broad client base.  

Role-Specific Introduction: 
Gain real-world business, accounting, and financial training that will teach you countless aspects of financial management pertaining to running a successful business. This is a great opportunity to obtain corporate accounting experience within a growing organization.

Under the supervision of our Accounting Manager, the Accounting Intern can expect to participate in the preparation of journal entries and financial reports, analyze actual financial data, learn more about bookkeeping software, and assist with other accounting activities.

This position is in the St. Louis, MO office. This is a paid internship opportunity.

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Education & Requirements:

• Must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited University working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or Business Administration; or a recent graduate

• Satisfactory completion of introductory accounting courses and basic understanding of accounting and financial principles

• High level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Must have basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word

• Motivation and strong desire to take on new challenges and learn as much as possible

Internship Responsibilities:

• Shadowing members of the accounting department as they perform their duties

• Assisting with research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records

• Preparing financial reports, such as balance sheet and income statements, invoice and other documents

• Working with bookkeeping software

• Handling sensitive and confidential information with honesty and integrity

• Learning how to work as part of the Accounting team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the company and/or clients.

 • Taking on additional tasks or projects to learn more about accounting and office operations as needed