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    Accounting & Audit Intern - Brooklyn, United States - Mary McDowell Friends School

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    Description

    Mary McDowell Friends School is a K-12 college preparatory program dedicated to the success of students with learning disabilities. Grounded in the Quaker values of equality, integrity, and social responsibility, we cultivate a diverse community in which all students can reach their full potential. Our specialized teaching methodologies and challenging curricula empower students to become academic achievers, creative thinkers, and contributing members of a global society.

    Mary McDowell Friends School (MMFS) invites applications for a full-time Intern beginning May 2024 through July 2024.

    Job Title: Accounting & Audit Intern

    Reports to: CFO/Controller

    Position Overview

    The Accounting and Audit Intern is a unique opportunity for individuals interested in exploring the many aspects of a career in accounting in the non-profit sector, and specifically in an educational setting. The Accounting & Audit Interns will gain hands-on experience, allowing them to explore a career in private accounting with Mary McDowell Friends School (MMFS) and assist in executing actual audit projects. From the very beginning, The Accounting and Audit Intern is immersed in MMFS school culture. The Intern will also receive training to grow and develop their skill set. This full-time, paid internship program starts in May and goes until July.

    Essential Responsibilities and Duties

    • Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements including bank reconciliations
    • Review, revise, and document internal activity controls
    • Become familiar with and adhere to the school's policies and procedures as they relate to being an efficient and professional team member.
    • Perform account reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
    • Assist with monthly journal entries and perform true-ups for accounts.
    • Draft financial statements under the school's prescribed format.
    • Comply with established accounting practices and quality control procedures and systems.
    • Prepare portions of compilation, review, and audit engagements.
    • Develop a working knowledge of all microcomputer applications, which are routinely used.
    • Become knowledgeable about accounting pronouncements and demonstrate an understanding of functions relating to basic income tax.
    • Develop awareness of budget constraints vs. quantity of work needed on files.
    • Learn the rules, regulations, and code of professional conduct established by the AICPA
    • Support the department with various ad-hoc projects Supervisory Responsibility

      This position has no supervisory responsibilities but will work closely with all members of the business office.

      Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

      This is a full-time, program beginning mid/late May through July. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a half-hour paid lunch. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand and will be scheduled in advance. This position is designed as a summer internship.

      Travel

      No travel is necessary.

      Work Environment & Physical Demands

      This job requires the ability to maintain the physical capacity required to navigate a typical office located in a school environment. This position will begin on-site and move into remote for approximately 4 weeks. The ability to sit and stand for long periods of time, as necessary. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

      The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

      Required Education & Experience

      • Working toward completion of BS or MS in accounting or business
      • Must have at least 75% of the 150-credit CPA requirement completed from an accredited university
      • Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance and problem-solving and to achieve results
      • Must be customer-focused and able to multitask
      • Detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized
      • Demonstrated ability to work independently to prioritize multiple projects, and handle complex tasks
      • Willingness to learn and adapt to a new environment is required Preferred Education & Experience

        Proficiency in MS Office and G Suite applications.

        Application

        To apply, please upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references as a .pdf (preferable) or word document. If your background and experience are appropriate for the position, you will be contacted directly by a member of our search committee.

        We offer a rewarding work experience in downtown Brooklyn, NY, where we encourage employees to bring their whole selves to work. We recognize, appreciate, celebrate, and honor our diverse community as we build an awareness of who each individual is and who we are collectively.

        Applicants who enhance the diversity of the school's faculty and administration are strongly encouraged to apply.

        Please visit our website for more information on our school and a full list of vacancies .

        In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, this position's hourly salary range is $ $23.00. Mary McDowell Friends School considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, essential skills, internal peer equity, and market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

        Equal Employment Opportunity

        Employment at Mary McDowell Friends School is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position, without regard to race, color, ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, familial status, or any other category protected by the law. Mary McDowell Friends School's policy of non-discrimination extends to all employment practices including but not limited to hiring, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, layoffs, and termination



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