Job Description

Core Values

 Dedication – Enthusiasm – Synergy – Integrity – Goal-oriented – Nimble

The Gabriella White Summer Internship program is an exciting opportunity for college students to gain valuable industry specific experience in several areas of the business.  Our paid, structured program allows students to explore the industry and learn more about the aspects of day-to-day operations.  With a blend of technical, operational and leadership training, you will be able to apply your classroom education to key on the job experiences. 

Job Summary

The Accounting Intern is responsible for providing and supporting the Accounting and Finance department.  This position is positioned to provide a comprehensive learning experience including hands-on engagement in Accounting and Finance daily tasks and projects.  

Essential Job Duties

• Assists with various accounting projects, which could include Fixed Assets, Taxes, General Accounting or Transactional Accounting.
• Develops and maintains spreadsheets and other financial reports utilizing Excel and Syspro.
• Assists with reimplementation of the ERP system into Branch Accounting.
• Prepares ad hoc reports as needed and requested.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Junior or senior-level undergraduate in the current academic program who has successfully completed Intermediate Accounting course, Graduate student with BS in Accounting preferred;
• Some related accounting experience is preferred;
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion;
• Attention to detail with a high commitment to accuracy;
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required;
• Highly organized, detailed and goal-oriented, with the ability to work under deadlines;
• Proficient computer skills including an intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Excel, and Word required;
• Proficient skills in using general office equipment including desktop, telephone, printer, copier, fax, scanner, etc;
• Ability to work core hours of Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with some overtime expected;

Safety

All employees are expected to always act in a safe manner and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk.  Safety is everyone’s responsibility. At all times working safely is a condition of employment.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus (correctable).  Hearing abilities include the ability to hear clearly while working in person or on the telephone (correctable).

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Workplace Environment

Work environment characteristics 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works both indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high with alternating periods of moderate to high stress.  There is some exposure to temperature extremes and dust in the warehouse/plant environment.