Accounting Intern

EIRICH MACHINES, INC.

Job Description

Job Title: Accounting Intern

Reports To: Controller

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary:

The Accounting Intern will support the Accounting Department with day-to-day accounting and administrative tasks while gaining hands on experience in a professional accounting environment. This internship is designed to provide practical exposure to general accounting functions, internal controls, and financial reporting under close supervision.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties: 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded or adjusted as needed.

• Assist in maintaining accounts receivable records, including invoicing customers and posting cash receipts.
• Actively engage with customers to maintain effective collection efforts reduce past due balances 
• Assist with preparing bank deposits and supporting related documentation.
• Assist in preparing and entering basic monthly general ledger journal entries.
• Match customer invoices to shipment logs and picking lists.
• Support to Accounts Payable as needed.
• Assist with SOP documents update and control
• Perform other accounting related analysis as assigned 

Learning Objectives:

• Develop a basic understanding of how accounting principles and internal controls are applied to business. 
• Gain hands-on experience with accounting systems and financial documentation.
• Learn professional workplace communication and time management skills.

Aptitudes and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn and take direction from multiple team members.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.

Education/ Training:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analysis, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• Prior accounting or office experience is helpful but not required.
• Coursework in accounting, finance or Business Analysis tools is a must

Skills: 

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff within and outside the department.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Eirich is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, Eirich prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. Eirich will take action to employ, advance in employment and treat qualified Vietnam-era veterans and disabled veterans without discrimination in all employment practices.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts managements’ right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time, the job description does not limit the tasks that may be assigned, and the job description is subject to change.