Accounting/Finance Intern

Job Description

Accounting Internship | Christensen Farms

The Tone:
This is a full-time, temporary Accounting Internship at Christensen Farms, designed to provide a comprehensive, end-to-end experience within a corporate environment that offers broad exposure. Interns will benefit from direct access and visibility to senior executives, gaining invaluable insights into top-level financial operations. The role offers extensive hands-on experience across critical areas including financial reporting, managerial reporting, tax preparation, and supporting the annual audit process. This internship is an exceptional opportunity to participate in both daily operational tasks and significant special projects, laying a robust foundation for a future career in the accounting field.

The TL;DR
• Role: Accounting Internship
• Type: Full-time, Temporary (10 weeks, from the end of May through the first week in August)
• Location: In-person
• Pay: $20 hourly
• Team: This position reports directly to the Accounting Supervisor, operating within the company’s accounting department.
• Mission: To actively contribute to the efficiency and accuracy of the accounting department by assisting with general month-end closing procedures, preparing financial reports, and supporting key data implementation projects.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounting Close: Provide essential assistance with general accounting procedures required for the timely and accurate completion of month-end closing processes.
• Reporting & Analysis: Perform thorough review and analysis of monthly financial statements and managerial reports, subsequently preparing detailed financial reporting packages for internal and external stakeholders.
• Data Management: Actively assist in the critical data collection and entry tasks, specifically in preparation for the upcoming ASC 842 lease accounting standard implementation.
• Audit Documentation: Prepare and organize comprehensive documentation necessary to effectively support external audits, ensuring compliance and transparency.
• Project Support: Conduct ad hoc reporting and in-depth analysis, investigate various financial issues by providing clear explanations and interpretations, and diligently complete special projects and other assigned duties as needed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must be actively enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited local University, specializing in Accounting or Finance, and holding either Junior or Senior academic standing.
• Experience: Requires a current cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or above. All applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring any form of Visa sponsorship.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, possessing excellent mathematical skills, and capable of proper computer usage. Exhibits strong oral and written communication abilities to effectively convey complex processes and findings.
• Bonus: An ambitious and positive attitude with a genuine desire to build a long-term career in the accounting field, coupled with a strong eagerness to learn and gain hands-on professional experience.