Accounting Intern
Stride, Inc.
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Job Description
SUMMARY
This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a corporate accounting environment, working closely with accounting professionals on day-to-day operations, financial reporting, and compliance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- Assist with various month-end close accounting tasks (ex. journal entries, amortization schedules, reconciliations, etc.)
- Support the year-end close processes; including engaging with internal and external audit partners
- Help maintain financial records and ensure data accuracy
- Conduct variance analysis and support budgeting efforts
- Participate in ad hoc projects and reporting tasks as needed
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing a BS or MBA/MS
- A major in a Business or IT field is desired
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Observational and listening skills
- Self-motivation and excellent problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented and organizational skills
- Ability to listen effectively, respect others’ perspectives and contributions, and offer and accept constructive feedback
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.
- Ability to clear the required background check
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Accounting/Bookkeeping is a plus
- Experience with Data Analytics
- Experience with system administration
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.
This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market, and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.
We anticipate the salary range to be $22 an hour. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.
Key skills/competency
- Accounting Principles
- Financial Reporting
- Month-end Close
- Journal Entries
- Account Reconciliations
- Variance Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Data Accuracy
- Problem-Solving
- Communication Skills
How to Get Hired at Stride, Inc.
- Research Stride, Inc.'s culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant accounting coursework, strong Excel proficiency, and analytical project experience for Stride, Inc.
- Showcase problem-solving skills: Prepare specific examples demonstrating how you've identified and resolved issues in academic or prior work for this Accounting Intern role.
- Demonstrate a passion for learning: Emphasize your eagerness to grow, adapt, and contribute to Stride, Inc.'s accounting operations during interviews.
- Network effectively: Connect with Stride, Inc. employees, especially within the finance or accounting departments, on LinkedIn to gain insights.
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