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Hammond Power Solutions

Accounting Intern

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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).

$74,183 / year median in Wisconsin

-3% projected decline

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Job Description

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. is a global manufacturer headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. HPS has grown to become the leader in North America in the custom design and manufacture of dry type transformers. For the past century, HPS has grown to deliver electrical power solutions to global markets and provides solutions for complex applications like, mining, rectifier, drives, traction, wind, solar and many other electrical power applications. The world relies on HPS to continually conceive and produce state-of-the-art transformer technology. We currently have an opening for an Accounting Intern , come grow with us! This is a summer internship! Reporting to the US Accounting Manager this position plays a key role in supporting the Accounting department. The successful applicant will assist the department in a variety of tasks including fixed assets, accounts payable and accounts receivable and other adhoc tasks as assigned. The role will require a high level of attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounts Payable Processing Prepares and processes purchase orders invoices and invoice journals timely and accurately Ensures purchase orders, receiving and invoices are matched and the input is accurate and expense accounting is correct Ensures that proper approvals are obtained Ensures filing is accurate and up-to-date Follow up on outstanding accounts and communicate with customers regarding overdue balances Follow up with customers on chargebacks and investigate discrepancies to resolve Support in preparing Accounts Receivable reports and statements General duties such as data entry, record keeping, document organization along with generating and sending invoices
QUALIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in a college or university accounting program Strong analytical, reasoning and problem solving skills Working knowledge of MS Office, specifically Excel Superior organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills Ability to work in both a team environment and independently Ability to work under and to meet deadlines consistently Detail oriented
NOTE:
Hammond Power Solutions encourages applications from all qualified candidates. HPS has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact People & Culture if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.