Accounting Intern

Description

We are looking for an Accounting Summer Intern! Looking for an amazing opportunity with a Great Company, Culture and TEAM? Come join Team Lighthouse!

Qualified candidates must have calibration, electronics and product technician experience, an outstanding work ethic, be self-motivated and have a “can do, get it done” teamwork/positive attitude! Competitive wages and benefits! Commission packages! Great team! Great culture and benefits!

Employer Matched 401 k! Sick and Vacation! Health benefits! (Vision, dental, medical, disability and life insurance)

About the Company Founded in 1982, Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions is the world’s leading supplier of real time contamination monitoring systems and airborne particle counters.  Lighthouse offers the most complete line of contamination monitoring solutions available that include Airborne Particle Counters, Microbial Samplers, and Liquid Particle Counters, as well as Temperature / Humidity sensors. Recently added production of air purification products, manufacturing of personal protective equipment.  These solutions are now found in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, data storage, biotechnology, aerospace, and defense industry plants worldwide.

Job Summary:  

Our internship program provides students with the opportunity to work side by side with our team and work on tasks and projects that are meaningful and have a direct impact on our business. Interns will be paired with a seasoned manager and/or team members and receive guidance about the specifics of their activities and projects as well as knowledge about our industry and business.  The objectives of our internships are to provide students with knowledge, experience, and relationships to further their career.

Each intern will be given at least one project to own and may be expected to present their findings to Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions leadership team at the completion of the project. These projects will provide hands-on experience in any one or more of our functional areas including manufacturing, continuous improvement, accounting, safety, purchasing, sales, service, engineering, marketing, customer service, human resources, and IT.

The Accounting Intern will assist in reconciling and maintaining personal property and fixed asset files and accounting processes under the supervision of the GL Accounting Manager. This involves the acquisition, capitalization, disposal, and transfer of capital assets and property.

Participate in below assignments/projects:

• Follow all safety rules and regulations, all work must be done thinking “Safety First.”
• Daily maintenance of personal property and fixed asset files.
• Reconciliation of personal property and fixed asset files to ensure completeness.
• Assistance with personal property ongoing projects.
• Utilization of the financial accounting system for research.
• Review of accounts payable files for personal property and fixed asset documentation.
• Accurate data entry.
• Support the enhancement of the asset management standard operating procedures and forms.
• Support the development and implementation of new systems for internal controls to ensure compliance with the physical asset verification.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work with and as a Team.
• Get along with others, not creating an offensive or hostile work environment.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and 41 pounds as a two-person lift.
• Shadow multiple office positions and train in a variety of tasks
• Work with other managers with various tasks
• At completion of project present project overview to select management team
• Additional activities may include:

• Attending at least one department meeting
• Attend a lunch and learn with Dept. Manager, Human Resources and/or Company President
• Create a PowerPoint presentation at the end of internship to present to Dept. Manager,
• Human Resources and/or Company President
• Other projects as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

•  Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of account reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Excel spreadsheets and data entry.
• Ability to perform accurate and timely work in an organized and efficient manner.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Administrative Skills- Perform a variety of responsible and confidential office, clerical, and professional administrative duties.
• Attention to Detail- Ensure work and information are complete and accurate.
• Communication Skills- Listen, write, and speak efficiently, positively relate, and interact with co-workers and others.
• Dependability- Consistently adhere to operational standards, ensure smooth operations and positive experiences, build a productive workplace, be reliable, and improve team morale.
• Independence- Work with minimal supervision.
• Time Management- Manage time efficiently when accomplishing tasks, projects, and goals.
• Willingness to Learn- Willing to learn new skills or techniques to meet the demanding changes of job duties and responsibilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Team player, able to work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Self-starter, able to take initiative and manage time effectively.
• Adaptable and comfortable with change
• Able to think critically and solve problems.
• Outstanding work ethic and positive attitude
• An innate curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Entrepreneurial mindset

Minimum Requirements:

• Sign company non-disclosure and Confidentiality Agreement
• Junior or senior level college standing in Accounting, Finance, or Business.

CANDIDATES SUBJECT TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND SCREENING

EEO Statement: Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, disability status, or any other legally protected status.

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