At the Kurtz Family of Companies – WE MAKE THE GOOD EARTH BETTER. Family owned and operated for over 75 years, we pride ourselves in WASTE TO REUSE, and keeping our environment GREEN! We are looking for HIGHLY MOTIVATED, outgoing individuals to join our Kurtz family, where you are more than just a number, you are truly a member of the family.
With nine businesses making up our family, ranging from landscape supply, construction services, stormwater management to wastewater treatment. Our family services the entire United States with over 25 locations in 6 states and more than 500 employees.
Is this you?
Do you love working with NUMBERS?
You're an excel pro - your spreadsheets have spreadsheets!
Planning and organization are your strong suits.
Work with a sense of urgency and are comfortable with change and ambiguity .
Innovative thinker and problem solver.
You love identifying insights within data .
 Results-oriented.
 
We want you to join our Family of Companies!  
The Finance & Accounting Intern will assist the Accounting & Finance team in month end and quarter end closing process. Assist to ensure transactions are recorded according to generally accepted accounting principles. Assist in carrying out daily tasks and accounting transactions which may vary from simple to moderate and perform special projects within the team, as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Monthly/Quarterly Close & Reporting – Assist team in month end and quarter end closing process. Activities may include preparation and analysis of results such as comparison of current period results to prior period or budget and identification of factors impacting results, preparation of price/volume or gross margin analysis, compilation of financial information or reports for internal or external users, and preparation of additional analysis as needed.

GAAP Accounting – Assist team in carrying out of daily tasks and accounting transactions which may vary from simple to moderate. Evaluate transactions within assigned are to ensure recording in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and propose modifications where needed.
Special Projects & Other – Perform analysis or procedures as requested providing management with results and recommendations for improvements and perform other duties as assigned.
Follow all Kurtz Brothers, Inc. safety guidelines and complete incident reports immediately when required. Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. Other duties may be assigned.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. Kurtz Bros is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 216-986-7000. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Education and/or Experience
Pursuing a Bachelor degree in Finance or Accounting in an accredited college or university. Ability to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. Prior Finance or Accounting experience preferred. PowerPoint and Excel experience desired.
Knowledge/Skills Emotionally resilient and able to drive projects effectively for excellence against demanding targets in a complex, multi-disciplined environment. Customer oriented and able to operate effectively in a high pressure environment and pressing customer deadlines. Ability to build strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external customer. Strong conflict management skills. Enthusiastic, with a drive for results. Ability to multi task and work in a fast paced environment. Proficiency in office IT suite (excel, word and PowerPoint) and to quickly develop a working knowledge of Quickbooks & NetSuite. Ability to learn new programs/software as needed.
THIS INTERNSHIP OFFERS THE POTENTIAL TO TRANSITION INTO A FULL-TIME POSITION!