Accounting Services Intern

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services including outpatient behavioral health management, international, domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs and support services for adults with disabilities and/or mental health concerns. Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents? If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the following opportunity. Description Lutheran Social Services is seeking a Bachelor's level Accounting student to join our team as an Accounting Services Intern. The Accounting Services Intern assists the Accounting Services team primarily with the preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations, and processing accounting transactions to support the organization. The Accounting Services Intern is a member of the LSS Financial Services Team and is responsible for assisting in the recording of accurate and timely financial information and other projects and tasks as assigned. The role is up to 20 hrs/wk. Essential Duties and responsibilities: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Collaborate with accounting services in a team environment, working towards common strategic goals. Obtain and maintain an understanding of the accounting software, financial reporting, and general ledger structure. Learn and practice high ethical standards in financial accounting and reporting. Complete assigned account reconciliations, investigating all variances and proactively escalating any significant issues. Prepare and document routine general ledger entries. Assure balancing of clearing accounts. Collaborates with other Accounting Services employees to determine best practice or strategy in problem solving issue Participate and assist team members with project work. Other tasks as assigned. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: This is a bachelor's level internship opportunity. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of junior status or higher and be actively enrolled in an accounting program or have accounting coursework at an accredited university. Must possess some technical skills in the areas of financial data record keeping, financial reporting, and the use... For full info follow application link. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/W/VET/DISABILITY ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/7DA6FE200FE746A2