Accounting Intern

Position Summary:

The Accounting Intern is primarily responsible for assisting with providing accounting duties as assigned by the Director of Accounting or their delegate in accordance with prescribed accounting procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

·      Processing of daily bank deposits.

·      Assist in the Preparation and posting of daily cash receipts.

·      Assist in the preparation of bank reconciliations under the supervision of the Director of Accounting or their delegate.

·      Organize and electronically file disbursement documentation in preparation for billing.

·      Assist with the reconciliation of monthly credit card payments.

·      Entering reimbursable costs into the system.

·      Assist with attorney requests.    

·      Assist with client requests.

·      Comfort in reaching out to clients by phone and over email to clarify missing information for cash receipts posting.

·      Assistance with A/P processing and filing when requested.

·      Assistance with the research of un-cashed checks

·      Other duties as assigned by the Accounting Team.

Experience & Qualifications

·      In the process of completing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related fields with the desire to work as an accountant in a professional services environment.

Skills and Abilities

·      Proficient use of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

·      Moderate Excel skills, such as formulas, VLOOKUP’s, and pivot tables. Macros are a plus.

·      Ability and desire to learn accounting software, Aderant Expert, quickly.

·      Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism.

·      Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

·      Ability to manage multiple tasks and relationships with minimal supervision.

·      Ability to meet deadlines.

·      High attention to detail.  

·      Utilize problem-solving skills.

·      Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

·      Ability to commit to 20 hours per week in person in the Westwood office.

Hourly rate: $18.00

The internship starts immediately.

Reliable transportation is required.