What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Intern position at Portage Learning?
Job Type
Internship
Description
Job Title : Accounting Intern
Date : 04 / 24 / 2024
Reports to : Staff Accountant
Department : Finance
Status : Non-Exempt - Seasonal Intern
General Summary :
The mission of Portage Learning is to provide students with exceptional academic preparation via quality, accessible, and innovative methods as we assist schools in admitting and educating well-prepared students to succeed in their professions and vocations, positively impacting their communities. We believe this commitment to the individual student is founded on our core values as a company. We fulfill our mission and purpose through service, excellence, innovation, and support. These same ideals are shared in our view of work and how it plays out in each individual employee. At Portage Learning, we believe the growth of a person, as a whole, is necessary for reaching both professional and personal accomplishments. We care about the people who work here and the meaningful impact they have on others.
The Accounting Intern will work closely with the Staff Accountant to support current processes as well as identify processes that need improvement. The primary role of the Accounting Intern is to aid in the day-to-day financial activities of Portage Learning and contribute to the overall efficiency of the Finance team.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions) :
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).
- Assist in the development of analytical reports, preparation of budgets, and delivery of monthly financial reports
- Perform general accounting tasks, including reconciliation and invoice handling
- Help ensure accuracy of financial statements.
- Generate purchase orders as needed by the IT / Engineering department.
- Maintain a high-level of confidentiality and professional discretion.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge / Skills Required :
Qualifications (Education Requirements / Experience) :
Requirements
Work Environment :
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, projectors, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands :
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work :
This is a summer internship, full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically 9 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Must be able to work from the office located in Chippewa Township, PA.
Travel :
This job does not require travel outside of the office.
Other Duties Disclaimer :
This is not an all-inclusive document. Additional duties, expectations, demands, etc. may be added or changed to this document on an as-needed basis in order to meet organizational goals.
