The Accounting and Finance Intern assists with various accounting and finance tasks, gaining practical experience in financial analysis, reporting, and budgeting. They support the finance team, analyze financial data, prepare financial statements, and may also be involved in audit procedures and tax preparation.

Specific Responsibilities:

Accounting Intern Responsibilities:

Financial Statement Preparation: Assist in preparing financial statements, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Data Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends and provide insights.
Reporting: Prepare and review financial reports for management.
Data Entry: Enter data into spreadsheets and accounting software.
Reconciliations: Assist with bank reconciliations and other reconciliations.
Journal Entries: Assist in preparing journal entries.
Month-End Closing: Support month-end close procedures.
Tax Preparation: Assist with tax preparation and filing.
Auditing: May assist with audit procedures.

Finance Intern Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis: Analyze financial information and business performance.
Modeling: Assist in creating and updating financial models.
Budgeting: Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
Financial Reporting: Prepare financial reports and presentations.
Data Management: Manage and organize financial data.
Credit Analysis: May assist with credit analysis and loan reviews.
Investment Research: Research and analyze investment opportunities.

Qualifications:

Detail-oriented: Accounting and finance roles require attention to detail and accuracy. Analytical skills:
The ability to analyze financial data and identify trends is crucial. Communication skills:
Effective communication is essential for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Software proficiency: Experience with accounting software like QuickBooks and spreadsheet software like Excel is often required.
Problem-solving skills: The ability to identify and resolve accounting and financial issues.

Other Duties:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job responsibilities and activities may be modified or changed at any time with or without notice. Job descriptions will be audited periodically by the Ursinus Human Resources department to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job.

Ursinus EEO Statement:Ursinus is an EEO employer. Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.

E-Verify:Ursinus College participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. Employment is contingent upon completion of the Form I-9 and verification through E-Verify.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students. Ursinus is an *EO/AA employer. Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.

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