Revenue Accounting Intern at Yahoo Holdings Inc. in Champaign, Illinois

Job Description:

Yahoo Finance is the world's #1 finance destination, empowering investors with news, information, and tools to make financial decisions with confidence. Trusted by over 150M visitors globally each month, representing over $20 trillion dollars in investable assets, Yahoo Finance delivers high-quality real-time market data across desktop, mobile, and streaming platforms. With breaking news from thousands of sources, original editorial perspectives, objective analyst ratings and research, analytical charts and technical tools, personalized mobile alerts, and much more, Yahoo Finance equips investors with knowledge and insights to achieve financial freedom and greater prosperity.

A Little About Us
As an intern, you will be part of the Revenue Accounting team which helps ensure the accuracy of Revenue for all Yahoo entities. The ideal candidate would have education and experience that aligns with general accounting functions.

A Lot About You

You demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and use creative problem solving to find workable solutions. You are an avid problem solver who has the capability to work independently as well as collaborate within a team. As a self starter with excellent project management and analytical skills, you have the ability to drive and implement new ideas in a dynamic environment.

Your Day

• Ensuring 100% controllership integrity


• Support month-end close process and procedures


• Support Revenue Team email inbox related to revenue bookings associated with third-party partners


• Prepare third-party revenue bookings for upload into Revenue system for monthly revenue recognition


• Complete GL account reconciliations and prepare adjusting journal entries as necessary


• Prepare month-end and quarter-end reporting for management


• Assist Finance executives as required on ad hoc tasks and projects


• Support external/internal audit and SOX compliance requests

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance


• Highly organized individual who can work independently as well as with cross functional groups


• Able to learn various software systems and reporting tools


• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills required


• Strong verbal and written skills along with good interpersonal skills


• Strong computer skills, primarily Excel including pivots, vlookups and similar functions


• Able to manage high volumes of transactions timely and accurately

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies ; exercising sound judgment ; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others ; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations ; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don't require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You'll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form ( www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html ) or call +1.866.772.3182 . Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens Yahoo and deepens our relationships. When you support everyone to be their best selves, they spark discovery, innovation and creativity. Among other efforts, our 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) enhance a culture of belonging with programs, events and fellowship that help educate, support and create a workplace where all feel welcome. Check out our diversity and inclusion ( www.yahooinc.com/diversity/ ) page to learn more.

The compensation for this position ranges from $24-$52/hr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.Our comprehensive benefits include a great 401k, company holidays, and wellness programs.

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