Accounting Internship
General Purpose of Position: The internship position is an opportunity to assist with a wide range of duties within the department and is aimed at educating students on the various aspects of the insurance industry.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: The following are the usual, basic and essential functions of the position. These functions are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
The remote accounting internship program at Service First Insurance Group offers valuable hands-on experience in the insurance industry with real-world accounting tasks, allowing students or recent graduates the opportunity to gain practical skills, network and collaborate with other departments. The accounting intern would support and shadow the Staff Accountant. Successful internships can lead to future career opportunities.
General
- Promote a culture of personal responsibility, open communications and continuous improvement
- Ensure fair and ethical policies and practices in all relationships and operations
- Exhibits leadership experience and skills
- Exceptional problem-solving ability
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Currently pursuing a degree in accounting or a related field
- Basic understanding of accounting principles
- Familiarity with Excel
Specific Job Knowledge: (knowledge, skills, and abilities)
- Ability to comprehend, assimilate, and communicate complex information
- Personal commitment to professional development
- Sense of urgency/responsiveness
Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee may be required to use any or all the following on a daily basis: PC, telephone, cell phone, scanner, fax, printer and other office equipment.