Accounting Internship – Ramsey, NJ

Start Date: TBD
Training Duration: 12 months
Hours: 32 hours per week
Compensation: $15 per hour
Housing: not provided
Host Company Description:

We are a national property tax consulting firm. We are looking for an experienced full-time Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant to join our team! The ideal candidate will be well-organized, and a strong communicator with the ability to work closely with our clients, vendors, and management team for purposes of ensuring the smooth operation of our firm.

Position Description:

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Full cycle bookkeeping. All aspects of Accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Maintain all books and records in QuickBooks
• Reconcile all bank accounts and balances with QuickBooks
• Review all vendor invoices and ensure they are processed timely and accurately
• Prepare bi-weekly payroll and submit to payroll firm
• Complete 1099s for calendar year-end with an outside accountant
• Maintain and report weekly AR Aging report
• Process all expense accounts
• General administrative activity and special projects

Applicant Qualifications:

• To apply for the Internship program, applicants must be full-time university students with an academic focus in Business / Accounting studies OR have graduated less than 12 months from the internship begin date.
• To apply for the Trainee program, applicants must hold Business / Accounting degrees and have at least 1 year of professional work experience related to the degree, OR be career professionals of 5 or more years of professional experience in this field
• Excellent English skills
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting and financial records
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and MS Office Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail