Corporate Finance Interns

Job Title

Accounting / Finance Intern - Corporate Finance (Kansas City)

Job Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Job Overview

An Accounting/Finance Intern will develop a working knowledge of the Burns & McDonnell Accounting Department through a rotational internship. This position will work with various accounting teams including but not limited to Financial Reporting, Contract Analysts, Project Accounting, Accounts Payable, Tax, and Internal Audit. This is an in-office position located at our Headquarters in Kansas City. An intern will perform a variety of activities such as assisting with:

• Financial reporting activities such as reconciliations, journal entries and month-end reporting deliverables.
• Financial analysis and review of key performance indicators of the company, divisions and locations to provide meaningful insight.
• Tax activities such as estimated tax calculations, return preparation, and other tax filing preparation.
• Project accounting duties including review of vendor/subcontractor invoices, verification of receipt of materials/equipment or other deliverables with project teams, and assistance with review and reconciliation of project financials.
• Internal audit activities including review of the company's internal controls, traveler expenses and physical verification of assets.
• Accounts payable activities which include processing AP invoices via OnBase software platform, processing AP payments, investigating and resolving issues with Procurement group and Project Teams.
• All other duties as assigned.

Compensation

Not specified.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial reporting activities such as reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end reporting deliverables.
• Analyze key performance indicators of the company, divisions, and locations to provide meaningful insight.
• Aid in tax activities including estimated tax calculations, return preparation, and other tax filing preparation.
• Support project accounting by reviewing vendor/subcontractor invoices, verifying receipt of materials/equipment or other deliverables with project teams, and assisting with the review and reconciliation of project financials.
• Conduct internal audit activities, including reviewing the company's internal controls, traveler expenses, and physical verification of assets.
• Process AP invoices, payments, and resolve issues with Procurement group and Project Teams.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related program.
• Currently enrolled, and in good standing, in a post-secondary education in a field related to the work done in the department.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Actively involved in campus, community, or other volunteer activities or organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

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