What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Intern position at Rayburn Electric?
General Summary
The Accounting Intern will gain valuable experience in the electric utility industry and exposure to a wide range of accounting systems and processes. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced accounting professionals and develop a deeper understanding of accounting systems and procedures.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities / Knowledge
• Shadows, supports and collaborates with a highly skilled team of accountants and analysts.
• Handles sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity.
• Supports posting and processing of vendor invoices, check requests, and employee expense reports to ensure all business transactions are properly and timely recorded.
• Researches vendor inquiries or issues in a timely manner and maintains documentation.
• Supports the billing process and generation of invoices for our Members.
• Identifies opportunities to better a process and participate in the successful execution of that change.
• Develops and delivers a presentation to the executive team on a topic approved by supervisor regarding knowledge and skills developed during the internship.
Key Accountabilities
• Complies with all policies, procedures and confidentiality agreements effective as a result of employment with Rayburn.
• Shares information with Rayburn management and staff, contractors, and other third parties in a timely manner, as required.
• Provides Rayburn management with updates and/or reports on work and tasks as requested or required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or executive management.
Job Specifications / Skills Required
Education:
• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an Accounting or Finance related field preferred.
Skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work effectively in a team environment; willing to assist others
• Ability to carry out a variety of activities which require a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
Physical Demands
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a computer workstation.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions in order to use a computer keyboard, test equipment, and operate hand tools.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Salary : $20 - $30
