Accounting Intern

Overview

Date Posted:

11/27/2024

Location:

Erie

Address:

1858 West Grandview Boulevard

City:

Erie

State:

PA

Country:

United States of America

Category:

Administrative and Support

Employment Status:

Full-time

Description

JOB SUMMARY: LECOM is actively seeking an Accounting Intern who will work closely with our highly skilled and experienced team to support special projects and ongoing operations in our finance department. The successful candidate will gain exposure to various aspects of the finance function.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Promote and preserve the mission of LECOM;

• Shadow members of the finance department as they perform their duties;

• Assist with research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records;

• Prepare financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, invoices, and other documents;

• Handle sensitive and confidential information with honesty and integrity;

• Learn how to work as part of the accounting/finance team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the institution;

• Conduct research and gather information as required, and;

• Accept other duties needed/assigned for the Institution’s needs.

  EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Minimum Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS :

Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Strong computer literacy with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel…etc.) and accurate data entry skills;

• Excellent communication skills, oral and written;

• Maintaining an established work schedule and utilizing strong time management skills;

• Adhere to all local, state, federal laws and LECOM policies and procedures;

• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines;

• Ability to be self-reliant and follow instructions;

• Knowledge of and ability to maintain confidentiality of patients (HIPAA), students (FERPA), and employees;

• Compliance with State and Federal Regulations and Safety Protocols (OSHA);

• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy;

• Effectively using organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;

• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands;

• Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials;

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;

• Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the Institution’s needs;

• The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;

• The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; and

• The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :Education and experience equivalent to: A current college student majoring in Accounting, Finance or a related field. The successful candidate will have strong communication, time management, organizational, and computer skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is a must. Basic understanding of GAAP and financial principles is preferred.