Accounting Intern (Summer, Part-time, Flexible)

TITLE:  Accounting Clerk Internship (Summer)               DEPARTMENT:  Accounting   STATUS: Part-time Hourly, Temporary                    REPORTS TO:  Director of Finance   JOB SUMMARY: Assist the accounting department with clerical, data entry, bookkeeping and reconciliation, while gaining exposure to accounting principles and processes.   WORK ENVIRONMENT: Business office with moderate noise environment including but not limited to computers, printers, paging, telephones, and human voices.     ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: 1.  Customer Service Treat people fairly, consistently, and with respect. Ensure efficient, informative, and friendly service according to established customer service vision and standards.   2.  Accounting Department Responsibilities Support all current Accounting Positions as necessary. Desire to learn and contribute in a team-based environment Open and sort vendor statements, invoices, and credit memos. Match and reconcile packing slip receipts to vendor invoices. Complete Store Sales Journals as Assigned Break down invoices by sub-department. Check math on invoices received.  Enter invoices into Great Plains. File all paid invoices. Ensure all invoices are logged in. Contact Vendors as necessary for missing invoices Proof Invoices Reconcile Liability or Asset accounts as assigned under supervision of DOF or Accountant Provide data entry to a variety of platforms as needed, including but not limited to Microsoft Dynamics, Excel, Catapult, and FoodTrak.   3.  All Staff Duties Abide by all Co-op policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and other company documents. Keep store/office orderly and clean. Maintain a positive attitude. Perform all other duties as assigned by Director of Finance.       KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Outstanding customer service skills Basic accounting knowledge helpful Enrolled in Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree program for Accounting or Finance preferred. Experience with spreadsheets and accounting software preferred  Computer experience essential; good typing skills Analytical ability and proficiency in math Attention to detail, good organizational skills, and extremely accurate Ability to handle multiple demands, work under time pressures, and meet deadlines Willingness to be open, to learn, and take on new responsibilities Ability to follow through on systems and procedures Demonstrate objectivity, neutrality and calmness Regular, predictable attendance Effective communication skills in English Ability to read and comprehend instructions Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments Ability to train other staff   ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Bending, sitting, reaching Using hands or fingers to handle or feel Specific vision ability: close vision, color vision, depth perception, and adjust focus Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.       IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE:  The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform.  The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or a work environment change.

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