Intern - Senior Accounting Specialist (Summer 2024) - Las Vegas, United States - Amentum

Description

**Company Description**

Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernize the most critical missions anywhere in the world today and in the future. Were uniquely positioned to deliver solutions faster and solve whats coming next. Weve earned our customers confidence to rely on us to successfully manage and execute the most complex programs of scale and provide them with solutions they need for an unpredictable world.

**Job Description**

Amentum seeks an Intern who is interested in gaining practical skills and industry knowledge through tasks and/or projects related to their area of study or career interests. Specifically, the Accounting Department is seeking a Senior Accounting Specialist to provide support in all areas of accounting. During the 10-week internship, you will apply your learned accounting skills to the various aspects within the accounting field to include, but not limited to accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, and any other accounting related tasks.

**What You'll Do**

The future is uncertain. And thats where we come in. Analyzing data. Anticipating whats possible. Were here to solve whats next and get ahead of the toughest challenges we face. As a Senior Accounting Specialist Intern, your responsibilities may include:

+ Assisting with the preparation for month-end close (reviewing and analyzing data).

+ Assisting with the objectives of the Accounts Payable department.

+ Assisting with the preparation of processing payroll and reporting requirements.

**Qualifications**

+ Currently enrolled and in pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting or other related field from an accredited college/university. Preference will be given to Juniors and Seniors.

+ Have an understanding of accounting principles.

+ Have a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

+ Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Must be a US Citizen.

+ Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

+ Must complete and have a favorable result on a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.

**Desired Skills & Expertise**

+ Exceptional time management and problem-solving skills.

+ Strong mathematical and research skills.

+ Ability to work individually or in a collaborative team environment.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veterans status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

Labor Law Posters )

EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans