Spring Associate - DG Accounting
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The DG Accounting intern position will gain experience with all facets of accounting, financial reporting, and treasury management for an independent power producer (IPP) as a member of the DG accounting team in New York. This role will utilize ERP systems such as Oracle NetSuite and SAP. The intern will have the opportunity to learn various processes and procedures involved in the accounting function such as; internal controls, electricity generation and SREC billing, accounting for construction and development entities, vendor management, investor reporting, systems integration, and accounting for income taxes. This is a 10+ week part-time and paid internship that will start on or around February 07, 2022.
Main accountabilities:
The DG Accounting intern will assist with the following:
- preparation of quarterly internal financial statements
- transaction entry into SAP ERP system
- vendor invoice review and coding
- accounts receivable cash applications to open invoices
- research budget-to-actual variances
- research accounting treatment of transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS
- coordinate with tax preparers to facilitate timely tax compliance
Minimum qualifications:
- Undergraduate accounting or business major entering Junior or Senior year or enrolled in an MBA or accounting-related graduate program.
- Understanding of U.S. GAAP (and IFRS, preferred)
- Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products preferred, specifically Excel.
- Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise preferred
Behavioral requirements:
- Organization and attention to detail
- Enthusiastic
- Positive attitude
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated and ability to problem-solve
- Ability to multitask and manage time in a fast-paced environment
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
- Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
- Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
- Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
- Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
- Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)