Accounting Intern-Louisiana Regional Office Baton Rouge

JOB PURPOSE

Accounting Intern reports to the Accounting Manager and assists various levels of accountants with multiple duties regarding accounting functions of Charter Schools USA within established deadlines. The Accounting Intern learns through professional practice how to provide a wide variety of customer services for school locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements for multiple entities, which includes the following:

• Perform bank reconciliations
• Prepare and post required journal entries
• Review & reconcile all balance sheet accounts
• Prepare summary of significant events and budget variances

• Prepare supporting documentation for financial statements including balance sheet schedules and other reconciliations
• Work closely with independent and internal auditors during annual financial statement audit with preparing schedules and invoices, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary data.
• Assist in the posting of accounts to the General Ledger for:

• Accounts Receivable
• Cash Receipts
• Accounts Payable
• Cash Disbursements
• Payroll

• Maintain records of all financial documents with appropriate supporting material, update records as necessary.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, schools, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Provide support such as schedules, data, information, etc. for the annual budget process.

**MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required personnel so classified.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

1. Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; supports company's goals and strategic priorities.
2. Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.
3. Demonstrates ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
4. Establishes a set of operating principles and routines, driving projects to completion, while insisting on highest level of quality.
5. Ability to consistently be at work, to arrive on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance.
6. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Strives to research, evaluate, and implement best practices.
7. Establishes excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; demonstrates high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
8. Demonstrates excellent oral (including presentations), written, interpersonal (active listening), skills and ability in negotiating and influencing, great phone etiquette.
9. Good knowledge of company and departmental policies and procedures.
10. Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Actively enrolled in bachelor's or master's degree program in accounting or another related field.
• Seeking professional experience in budgeting or accounting or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual office working conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• No physical exertion required.
• Travel within or outside of state.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with CSUSA salary and benefit policy. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by Charter Schools USA.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship

FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Charter Schools USA's policy.

DECLARATION

The Charter Schools USA Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by Human Resources Department will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.