Admin/Accounts Intern

Job Responsibilities

Your duties include supporting accounting team with various accounting tasks as you gain more confidence within the industry.

• Monitor any discrepancies in payment, monitor for charges made on credit cards and record any returns.
• Organize financial filing system that is easily accessible.
• Prepare accounting reports to be presented to senior management.
• Track all payments made for tax preparation and follow up on returns.
• Speak to clients about payments, refunds and statements.
• Ensure that all clients receive their financial statements on time.
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements, making sure that the final figures on statements are correct.
• Assist with the balancing of the office/department budget.
• Shadowing members of the Accounting department as they perform their duties.
• Assisting with research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records.
• Working with bookkeeping software.
• Handling sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity.
• Learning how to work as part of the Accounting team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the company or clients.
• Taking on additional tasks or projects to learn more about accounting and office operations.

Skills/Requirements

• Candidates pursuing Accounting, Finance or Business major / Possess basic understanding of financial and accounting principles
• Aptitude for math, proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office
• High level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organised, Analytical, meticulous with a positive attitude