Intern, Finance Indirect

Core Responsibilities: 

• Primary responsibility: Assist with month-end close
• Serve as interface between Finance and shared services
• Assist with interface between Accounts Payable and Purchasing
• Provide tax exempt certificates when required and prepare monthly sales and use tax filings
• Assist Finance team with special projects Assist with inventory cycle counting
• This assignment will last 3-6 months 20 hours a week.

Qualifications: 

• Basic understanding of accounting practices.
• Strong analytical skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management, planning and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to exercise initiative and work independently
• Strong Computer skills in MS Office such as Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint and other web applications
• Ability to work independently, and to manage simultaneous work assignments and projects

Education Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university as a rising junior or senior, pursuing a Bachelor's degree, or in a Master’s Degree program.
• The ideal candidate would be pursuing a 4-year Business degree in preparation for full time employment at the East Hartford Division in the future.                                                                                                                                                         At Barnes, career development is a shared responsibility in which all employees are encouraged to develop, improve, and enhance their skills and professional growth to support our business objectives.