What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Intern position at The Berg Group?
Description
Summary
The Accounting Intern will work closely with our Accounting and Finance Team. The Accounting Intern is in a key role at The Berg Group as they provide great customer service to our Project Management team, General Contractors, and Suppliers.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions Primary Responsibilities/Duties
Experience and Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
Summary
The Accounting Intern will work closely with our Accounting and Finance Team. The Accounting Intern is in a key role at The Berg Group as they provide great customer service to our Project Management team, General Contractors, and Suppliers.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions Primary Responsibilities/Duties
- Work with the internal Project Management Teams to prepare monthly billings
- Issue invoices and monthly statements to The Berg Group’s clients
- Research and resolve problems to ensure timely and accurate billing
- Process approved change orders and verify contract accuracy
- Deposit daily cash receipts
- Provide quality customer service to our internal and external clients
- Make customer inquiries on past due accounts (phone, email, and tracking)
- Maintain project lien documentation
- Perform credit references for potential new clients
- Support Accounts Payable with invoice entry and purchase order matching
- Assist with expense reporting process monthly
- File Sales & Use Tax reporting monthly
- Other special projects as assigned
Experience and Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Currently enrolled in an accounting, finance, business, or related degree program
- Experience working with and protecting confidential information
- Strong organizational and time management orientation
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
- Possesses the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work independently within a team environment
- Acts with a sense of urgency to complete tasks in a timely manner
- Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 - 15 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying.
- Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.
- Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met.