Accounting Intern at Swinerton Builders in Concord, California

Job Description:

Please be advised that housing or relocation assistance is not provided for intern positions within our San Diego, Santa Ana, Los Angeles or Hawaii divisions.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. H-1B lottery registration submission and completion of the STEM OPT I-983 training plan are considered sponsorship.

Job Description Summary:
We're looking for a highly motivated Accounting Intern to join our Accounting/Finance team! In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn essential business skills and explore future career paths, all while assisting our team. You will be exposed to various aspects of accounting functions such as general ledger, operations accounting, tax, treasury, and accounts payable. You will work with various accounting managers and their staff to provide outstanding services to our internal business partners. This experience will also provide you an opportunity to add value to our growing organization. We are looking for an accountable, critical thinking, and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Create financial reports and analyze financial data


• Assist with accounts payable invoice and expense audits


• Assist to prepare monthly journal entries


• Assist with entering project owner billings into the accounting software


• Review and reconcile vendor statements


• Review and process construction project preliminary notices


• Learn and participate in sales and use tax research


• Aid in the preparation of tax information requested by CPA firms and/or governmental agencies


• Assist with the setup of new general ledger accounts and overhead departments


• Assist with processing lease payments and invoice coding


• Assist with the preparation of supporting schedules for property tax filings


• Prepare various types of account reconciliations and identify variances


• Provide administrative support as needed

• Complete other responsibilities or special projects as assigned

KEY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

• Timeliness in completing assignments


• Accurate work product


• Adherence to Company Policies and Corporate Procedures Manual


• Confidentiality and fiscal integrity


• Positive attitude


• Take initiative


• Excellent customer service with timely responses


• Excellent attendance and punctuality


• Reliability, dependability, and flexibility

MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, business administration, business management, finance, economics, or related field


• General understanding of accounting and business procedures and principles


• Be willing to work in a fast-paced environment and partner with different teams


• Ability to organize work and handle multiple tasks


• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills


• Ability to provide accurate work product while also meeting deadlines


• Analytical skills, solution oriented, and motivated


• Effective written and verbal English communication skills


• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team setting

Compensation Range

Hourly Rate: $25.00- $27.00