Accounting Co-op

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accounting Co-op will participate in month-end closing procedures, including variance analysis with external departments, travel reporting, budget file updates, and other items as needed. This position is primarily focused on financial planning and analysis and will assist the Manager, FP&A, as needed. This position will also support routine financial analyses and participate in special assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Assist the FP&A team in preparing files for budget vs actuals (BVAs) for their respective departments
• Consolidation of monthly AmEx reports to be used for analysis by departmental leaders
• Variance fluctuation analysis on assigned departments with comparison of actuals to forecast
• Monthly consolidation of operating expenses by department, including updating budget files with actuals
• Assist with rolling and updating quarterly forecast refresh files with actuals
• Follow policies, procedures, and control enhancements related to assigned areas
• Participate in various Finance projects as requested

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Regular and predictable work performance
• Work under fast-paced conditions
• Make decisions and use good judgment
• Prioritize various duties and multi-task as required
• Effectively work with others

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Finance or related field
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Effective computer, verbal communication and written/report writing skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to communicate within the organization and to external parties
• Detail-oriented with appropriate organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and prepare accurate analyses and reconciliations

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Regularly walk, sit, and stand as needed
• Occasionally bend and push/pull as needed
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check