What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Internship position at Chad Jones Law?
About Chad Jones Law
Chad Jones Law isn't your traditional law firm. We're a force of change, propelling forward with purpose. Our office presents an exciting opportunity for employees to carve their path in a firm rewriting the rules. With a history of excellence, we're dedicated to fostering growth, innovation, and a supportive community. We're not a firm that's content with the status quo. We're architects of change and champions of growth. At Chad Jones Law, we believe in making a real difference in the lives of our clients and our community.
About The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly motivated Accounting Intern to join our team. This internship offers hands-on experience in corporate accounting operations, with a primary focus on managing Accounts Payable (AP) pipelines and ensuring data integrity across our financial systems.
The ideal candidate is an advanced Excel user who enjoys data analysis and is eager to leverage, or build upon their experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO). This is an excellent opportunity to transition academic knowledge into practical, real-world experience.
What You'll Do
Chad Jones Law isn't your traditional law firm. We're a force of change, propelling forward with purpose. Our office presents an exciting opportunity for employees to carve their path in a firm rewriting the rules. With a history of excellence, we're dedicated to fostering growth, innovation, and a supportive community. We're not a firm that's content with the status quo. We're architects of change and champions of growth. At Chad Jones Law, we believe in making a real difference in the lives of our clients and our community.
About The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly motivated Accounting Intern to join our team. This internship offers hands-on experience in corporate accounting operations, with a primary focus on managing Accounts Payable (AP) pipelines and ensuring data integrity across our financial systems.
The ideal candidate is an advanced Excel user who enjoys data analysis and is eager to leverage, or build upon their experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO). This is an excellent opportunity to transition academic knowledge into practical, real-world experience.
What You'll Do
- AP Operations: Review, code, and process vendor invoices with a high degree of accuracy. Reconcile vendor statements and research any billing discrepancies.
- Data & Reporting: Utilize advanced Excel functions to clean, organize, and analyze financial data for month-end reporting.
- QBO Maintenance: Assist with data entry and categorization in QuickBooks Online, ensuring transactions match internal records and receipts.
- Expense Tracking: Audit employee expense reports to ensure compliance with company policies and accurate general ledger (GL) mapping.
- Administrative Support: Assist the finance team with digital filing, audit preparation, and special ad-hoc accounting projects as assigned.
- Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
- Excel Proficiency: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Attention to Detail: An analytical mindset with a sharp eye for spotting discrepancies, data entry errors, or mismatched numbers.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for professional interaction with internal team members and external vendors.
- QuickBooks Online: Prior experience navigating, entering data, or pulling reports within QuickBooks Online (QBO).
- Prior Experience: Previous office or administrative experience, specifically dealing with accounts payable or basic bookkeeping.
- Direct mentorship from experienced accounting and finance professionals.
- Real-world, resume-building experience utilizing industry-standard platforms (QuickBooks Online, advanced Excel layouts).