Internship Bank Jobs in Appleton, WI (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary:

The Accountant I will work on a range of projects with a diverse scope and limited complexity related to account reconciliation, Profit & Loss analysis, billing method reviews, and other finance related activities. Standard process and procedures serve as a foundation for creative problem resolution. Work is performed with direction and this position will exercise some latitude in determining assignment objectives. This position will work with other departments within the organization. Work is reviewed frequently and upon completion of milestones.

Roles and Responsibilities/ Essential Functions:

• Prepare monthly and quarterly account reconciliations, ensuring all balances are properly supported and documented.
• Generate monthly and quarterly journal entries to support accurate financial reporting.
• Record and monitor bank transactions and perform timely reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
• Compile, analyze, and review financial statements in accordance with established accounting principles and standards.
• Develop reports such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other documents that project the organization's financial position.
• Conduct thorough month end variance analysis to ensure accuracy of account balances.
• Review the setup and ongoing maintenance of general ledger accounts, ensuring proper account classification and alignment with financial objectives.
• Manage set up and maintenance of vendor records, ensuring compliance with internal controls and procurement policies.
• Assist in tracking, recording, and reconciling of fixed assets.
• Contribute to the evaluation and enhancement of accounting initiatives, processes, and workflows to increase efficiencies.

Competencies:

• Accountability: Accountability looks at the extent to which an individual is willing to accept responsibility.
• Accuracy: Accuracy looks at the extent to which an individual’s work is correct and error free within company policies and guidelines.
• Communication: Ability to promote understanding through exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Detail Oriented: Detail orientation looks at the ability of the individual to pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task, no matter how small or seemingly unimportant.
• Deductive Reasoning: Deductive reasoning looks at the ability of the individual to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems and the ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Ethical: Ethics looks at the ability of the individual to be guided by the company’s accepted principles of moral conduct.
• Reliability: Reliability looks at the ability of the individual to be dependable and trustworthy.

Required Experience:

• Previous internship experience

Preferred Experience:

• 1+ years in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience with Accounting or Finance ERP system reporting and set up

Required Skills, Education and/ or Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficient Microsoft Suite Skills (Excel, Outlook and Word)

Preferred Skills, Education and/ or Certifications:

• CPA

Equal Opportunity Employer - Including Disabled and Veterans

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