What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting & Finance Intern (Part-Time) position at Lakanto?
Job Type
Part-time, Internship
Description
This paid part-time internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in finance and accounting while helping participants develop professional and analytical skills in a collaborative business environment.
$18 to $22 per hour
Part-time, Internship
Description
This paid part-time internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in finance and accounting while helping participants develop professional and analytical skills in a collaborative business environment.
- Orientation
- Introduction to company operations, policies, and expectations
- Overview of finance and accounting functions
- Workplace conduct and confidentiality training
- Departmental Rotations (Optional)
- Exposure to multiple functions such as:
- General Accounting
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Inventory/Cost Accounting
- Project-Based Work
- Interns will be assigned meaningful tasks or projects such as:
- Financial data analysis
- Reporting support
- Process documentation
- Reconciliation assistance
- Inventory count and reconciliation
- Fixed asset management
- Mentorship
- Each intern will be paired with a mentor from the Finance or Accounting team
- Regular check-ins for guidance, feedback, and career discussions
- Professional Development
- Workshops or sessions may include:
- Resume building
- Interview preparation
- Career pathways in finance/accounting
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
- Strong interest in finance, accounting, and business operations
- Basic understanding of accounting principles (e.g., debits/credits, financial statements) preferred but not required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with formulas, pivot tables, and data organization is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial data
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage time effectively while working part-time and meeting deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality with financial and company data
- Availability for a part-time schedule (flexible hours depending on academic schedule, if applicable)
$18 to $22 per hour
Salary : $18 - $22