Accounting Intern

If you are a student pursuing an Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in accounting this role is for you! The Location : Taconic Biosciences is seeking an Accounting Intern to join our global finance team in this full time, paid, summer internship. This will be a remote internship, qualified candidates should reside within a 3-hour drive from Germantown, NY or Rensselaer, NY. Starting Pay : $20.00 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors. These factors include geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions and could exceed the advertised salary range. The Internship :   As an accounting intern at Taconic Biosciences, one will be able to further develop skill in generally accepted accounting principles, teamwork in a professional environment, and data analysis.  We will provide opportunity for this internship to collaborate with peers while performing accounting transactions and working on a project that will bring value to the finance department and expand an intern’s skills needed for a career in the accounting field. An Accounting Intern can expect to : Shadow members of the accounting department as they perform their duties. Work with Accounting software. Learn how to work as part of the accounting team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the organization Assist with various areas of the company’s accounting processes, recording journal entries, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and balancing sheet workpapers. Maintain compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures. Support ad hoc financial information requests and analyses and other special projects as assigned. Gain exposure to financial statements including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow. Support the month-end close procedures. Inventory accounting Learn how the company tracks and manages the raw material and finished goods inventory to ensure that the company's financial statements accurately reflect the value of its inventory and cost of goods sold. Participate in reconciliations and mid-year standard cost calculations. Shadow the cost allocation processes. Fixed asset accounting Learn how to record and manage the company’s fixed assets. Track capital expenditure projects. Capitalize assets, dispose of assets, and depreciate assets. Learn bank reconciliations. Gain experience in accounts receivable aging reports, journal entries, balance sheet workpapers and reconciliations. Networking opportunities within our global organization. A hands-on opportunity to experience a career within a global finance team. Complete an end of summer presentation on the knowledge and skills you’ve obtained, with provided exposure to leadership If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to partner with a company and receive immediate experience, taking part in important work objectives, bringing your ideas to the table, and helping to move the sciences forward, apply today! Eligibility : To be eligible for this opportunity you must be enrolled in an academic program in pursuit of an Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or Master’s degree in accounting or a related field. Completion of at least 1 semester of related courses required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes. Physical Demands & Work Environment : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work, with some walking; standing; bending; carrying items such as papers, books, small parts; driving an automobile; etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. Generally, no adverse environmental conditions are present. Allergen Disclosure : Due to the nature of the work performed at Taconic, employees may be exposed to allergens in the workplace, even if their positions do not involve the direct handling of animals or animal bedding.  While individuals with preexisting allergies and / or asthma may be particularly sensitive to these exposures, anyone can experience a reaction. About Us : With a history of over 65 years of excellence, Taconic Biosciences is a global team of the best problem solvers in the industry.  We partner with our clients to develop winning research strategies that accelerate the discoveries for prevention and treatment of disease. Taconic employees all over the world show up every day to deliver the best solutions for our clients while caring for ourselves, each other, and especially our animals.  If you are a respectful, compassionate individual with a can-do attitude and a desire to do the right thing, we want you to join us!  Better Together at Taconic Inclusion, Awareness & Action.  Taconic Biosciences is taking an active and intentional role in creating a company culture that encourages and appreciates the uniqueness in all people. Being you is what allows you to bring your best self to work. We are committed to ensuring that Taconic is a safe and fair workplace for everyone because it’s our differences that make us stronger.  We are better together. Taconic Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.   Powered by JazzHR

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