Accountant

Job Description

Finance Intern | First Student

The Tone:
This is an internship at First Student, requiring in-person presence. First Student is a leading provider of student transportation, safely delivering students to and from school every day. This role is crucial for maintaining the financial integrity of the company by preparing accurate financial reports, assisting with general ledger maintenance, and ensuring the quality of financial information. The Finance Intern will contribute directly to supporting management in making informed decisions about resource utilization and financial strategy.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person
• Mission: Supports the financial operations through report preparation, ledger maintenance, and process improvement to ensure information quality and inform management decisions.
• Tech Stack: MS Office products, accounting software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Journal Entry Management: Prepares, reviews, and meticulously adjusts journal entries to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Account Reconciliation: Performs thorough reconciliations of various balance sheet accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain data integrity.
• Process Improvement: Actively participates in Department Efficiency Teams, contributing to initiatives focused on re-engineering and automating accounting processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Conducts detailed analytics on financial information to ensure its quality and provides comprehensive financial reports to management, accompanied by strategic suggestions regarding resource utilization, tax strategies, and underlying budget forecast assumptions.
• Fixed Asset Maintenance: Manages the lifecycle of fixed assets, including processing property additions and disposals, and maintaining accurate records for personal, real estate, and right-of-use assets.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Candidates should be in process of earning a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting. Familiarity with US GAAP and IFRS Codification.
• Experience: None explicitly required beyond educational pursuit.
• Skills: Action oriented, good time management, listening, integrity.
• Bonus: Experience with MS Office products and accounting software.