The Dana Company
Accounting Intern
Part Time • Des Moines
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and driven accounting intern. This position requires you to have a basic understanding of accounting processes, strong communication skills, and the ability to create trust with other employees. If you have a proven track record of excellent customer service, professionalism, and exceptional accounting skills you could be a great addition to our team. We are looking for someone to work from Mid-May to Mid-August.
Responsibilities
- Ensure accounting transactions for an insurance office are recorded with utmost accuracy.
- Complete daily accounting tasks such as recording cash receipts and processing disbursements.
- Prepare monthly journal entries, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
- Complete monthly account and revenue reconciliations.
- Oversee client collections, invoicing, and agency billing tasks.
- Assist with the creation of financial reports and verification of financial data.
- Ensure accounting best practices, GAAP, and company policies are maintained.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- 1-2 years of education in pursuit of an accounting degree.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-service focus.
- Working knowledge of accounting cycle, GAAP, and cash management functions.
- Desire to learn insurance accounting processes.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail, accuracy, and multi-tasking is essential.
- Ability to use PC and widely used software packages, including spreadsheets (Excel).
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively within a team.
- Ability to act and operate independently to accomplish objectives.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
- Ability to learn industry-specific software programs.
- Ability to work and react quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
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