Accounting Internship

*INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION* Macon Housing Authority is seeking a motivated accounting intern who is ready to apply knowledge of financial terms and principles to an authentic real-world experience.
The intern will assist with a wide range of duties, including analyzing data, preparing financial reports, and learning about varied accounting activities.
This in an exciting opportunity for any student pursuing a career in real estate, affordable and mixed-use finance.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *Core duties and responsibilities include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
* Assist with month-end financial reports.
* Post journal entries.
* Help with accounts receivable, payable, and bank statement reconciliation.
* Assist with audits.
* Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
* Assist with processing weekly deposits.
* Record monthly acquisition of inventory.
* Assist with data entry and filing.
*SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: *This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
*EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE* * Must be in the process of completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting.
* Must have completed introductory accounting courses and possess a basic understanding of financial and accounting principles.
* Must have an aptitude for math.
* Proficient with computers and different software programs.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organization and time management skills with ability to work without distraction.
* Impeccable attention to detail.
* Must have a high sense of rigor to prevent any form of mistake that may occur in documenting financial information.
* Ability to multitask.
* Must be a team player and motivated with a strong desire to take on new challenges.
*BENEFITS OF INTERNSHIP* * Practical experience with a wide variety of accounting activities.
* Shadowing, mentoring, and training with seasoned professionals.
* Opportunity to take part in networking events and company meetings.
* Flexible schedule for student.
* Compensation available.
* Internship eligible for course credit.
* Employment is supervised by a CPA.
*REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, STIPULATIONS* Must have and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license, proof of personal auto insurance, and a driving record acceptable to the Authority’s insurance carrier.
Must be available to work overtime as business dictates.
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To perform the essential job functions, the following minimum qualifications or standards are needed: * Language Skills – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
* Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
* Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
* Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, particularly Outlook, Word, with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
General knowledge of Yardi software is preferred.
* 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 must regularly sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
The employee must often reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
* The employee must often lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
* Regularly spend long hours in intense concentration reviewing and entering financial information into a computer * Frequently bend to file and keep files * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
* Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
*COMPETENCIES* To perform the job successfully, an individual should prove the following competencies: * Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
* Design – Generates creative solutions; Proves attention to detail.
* Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems on time; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
* Project Management – Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
* Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
* Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Asks for customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
* People Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
* Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
* Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
* Change Management – Communicates changes effectively.
* Teamwork – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
* Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
* Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals.
* Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
* Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically.
Upholds organizational values.
* Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
* Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
* Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
* Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
* Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
* Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
* Quantity – Completes work in timely manner, works quickly.
* Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
* Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
* Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
* Initiative – Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
* Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
Job Types: Full-time, Internship Pay: $15.
00 per hour Benefits: * Flexible schedule Physical setting: * Office Ability to commute/relocate: * Macon, GA 31201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * GAAP: 1 year (Preferred) * Accounting education or: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * CPA (Preferred) Work Location: In person