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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$81,368 / year median in New Jersey
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Position & Perks We are looking for the absolute best and brightest to join our team of dedicated professionals as an Accounting Intern in our Allendale New Jersey office. Are you self-motivated, driven, able to work at a fast pace in a highly data-driven, number-obsessed environment, and above all, passionate about Accounting/Finance? A successful Intern at Doherty Enterprises will possess a high attention to detail, strong organizational and critical thinking skills. Gain real life work experience while working towards your degree and get paid to do it! This is an on-site position in our Corporate Support Center located in Allendale New Jersey. Responsibilities Prepare and post journal entries for assigned activities Perform monthly reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts Assist in the month-end closing process Collaborate with team for monthly variance analysis and documentation Assist in mid-year audit review by pulling requested testing samples Assist with updating schedules as assigned Assist the Accounting Director with ad-hoc projects Qualifications Pursuing College Degree-with an interest and aptitude to work in Accounting or Finance. Strong organizational skills and an eye for detail Able to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously. Proactive, self-starter