Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
URM Stores, Inc. is looking for an Accounting/Finance Intern. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the accounting field while working alongside experienced professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in accounting/financial services and a desire to learn about various accounting practices, including budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation processes.
This internship will be a 3 to 6-month program that could lead to a permanent position, but this is not guaranteed.
Purpose:
This internship is designed for individuals eager to develop their skills in the accounting field while contributing to our organization's success. If you are ready to take the next step in your career journey, we encourage you to apply!
Pay & Schedule:
This is a paid internship ($16.66/hour) and perfect for a current student studying Accounting, Finance, or related field.
We can be flexible around your school schedule as long as you can be available anytime between the following window: Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Education:
- Must be a recent graduate or actively working towards a Bachelors or Masters in accounting, finance or similar field of study.
- Satisfactory completion of introductory accounting/financial courses and a basic understanding of accounting and financial principles.
Desired skills & Experience:
- Data Entry Accuracy: Strong attention to detail and familiarity with manual and automated data entry tools to minimize errors during categorization.
- Coding and Classification: Understanding of chart of accounts and transaction coding to properly assign categories for reporting purposes.
- Microsoft Excel: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including ability to use formular, pivot tables, and data analysis tools for organizing and reviewing transaction data.
- Accounting methods: Familiarity of difference accounting methods (cash basis, modified accrual and full accrual accounting.) Have a high-level understanding of how transaction timing impacts this and how transactions should be recorded.
What you will be doing:
- Process accounts payable transactions
- Process accounts receivable transactions
- Perform various general ledger and bank reconciliation
- Perform various accounting responsibilities
- Review and understand the flow of transactions through the general ledger
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor and be flexible and adaptable to changes that will occur during employment
- Utilize both open-source and commercial toolsets to conduct internal penetration testing and scanning.
What you will learn:
- Hands-on experience with real-world challenges in a prestigious and impactful organization.
- Networking opportunities with professionals and leaders in accounting, finance, and administration.
- Development of leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in a unique, inclusive setting.
- Gain practical experience and develop your skills in financial reporting, general ledger management, and other key accounting tasks.
To Apply:
Application should include resume, cover letter, education (degrees obtained or seeking & relevant coursework), other internships or work experience in Accounting/Finance. Include two educational letters of recommendation from a professor in your area of study or professional job references. Your cover letter should include your available start date/schedule; your anticipated graduation date and post-grad plans (as applies), your current GPA (as applies), your interest in this industry or URM Stores Inc specifically, and the skills you bring as a best fit for this position. Lastly, applicant must be within the geographical area or able to relocate on their own to the location. URM Stores Inc will not aid with relocation.
Company Bio
We are proud to be a part of the number one food distributor in the Inland Northwest. Since 1921 URM has been a retailer-owned business. URM’s core business is the purchasing, warehousing, and delivery of merchandise inventory to its Member-Owners. The shareholders of URM are all retail grocers who provide groceries to their local communities. URM operates on a cooperative basis, which means that all its net earnings on business done with or for its member-owners through its Patronage Departments are allocated and paid to its Member-Owners in the form of patronage dividends. Over the years, sales volume has grown to over $1 billion and employment to over 2,900 employees at URM and its subsidiaries—Rosauers Supermarkets and Peirone Produce.
Company Mission
While adding value to the communities we serve with transparency and integrity, our mission is to provide best-in-class service levels, on-time delivery, quality products, broad selection, competitive cost of goods, and superior services that enable our Member-Owner customers to effectively compete in their markets and grow their businesses.
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