Accounting Intern

Midtown is looking for an Accounting Intern to add to our world-class team.

About Our Company

Midtown is a diverse team of individuals committed to inspiring people to transform their lives. This is our purpose, and it drives everything we do. Each associate, whether an entry-level employee or a seasoned manager, contributes to our culture. We encourage each other toward personal and professional growth, social engagement, and service to others. 

Position Summary

Our Accounting Interns are courteous individuals interested in supporting our various department heads and business functions within our corporate center. As an integral part of our team you will have a positive impact on the success of our business by:
Assisting Staff Accountants in the year-end audit as follows:
Preparing monthly financial statements and year-end account reconciliations
Entering fixed assets transactions into accounting system and reconciling to supporting documentation and year-end schedules
Preparing analytic and ad-hoc reports on an as-needed basis
Collaborating with external auditors and assisting in providing year-end work papers and other requests from accounting team to auditors
Assisting Accounts Payable Clerks in processing weekly accounts payable as follows:
Charging expenses to accounts and cost centers and ensuring proper general ledger classification of expenditures by analyzing invoices and comparing against budgets
Reconciling invoices against purchase orders and requisition documents to ensure goods have been received (i.e. three-way match)
Reconciling processed work by verifying accounts payable charges and comparing system reports to balances
Identifying invoices requiring payment of use tax; identifying invoices incurred by independent contractors requiring year-end 1099s
Maintaining historical records by scanning and filing accounts payable documents (i.e. purchase orders, invoices, check copies)
Processing mailing of accounts payable checks
Assisting Payroll Coordinators in biweekly payroll processing as follows:
Processing and completing biweekly payroll in its entirety including import and input of worked hours into the payroll system, check printing and check shipment to the clubs
Ensuring the processing of payroll paperwork for new hires, terminations, transfers and promotions are accurate and timely inputted
Preparing and maintaining related payroll files and records for the purpose of providing reference and audit trail for compliance
Assisting Billing Coordinators in monthly duties as follows:
Auditing membership contracts to ensure accuracy and proper completion by the member and club
Addressing issues and answering questions posed by clubs with regard to individual member accounts and/or club programming via Member Care ticketing system
Assisting the Controller with any miscellaneous or ad-hoc clerical tasks
The successful incumbent:
Has completed a minimum of one year of college/university classes
Is currently attending college/university, majoring in accounting or other business-related field
Is able to work both independently with minimal supervision and within a team environment
Possesses strong sense of urgency with the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively with strong attention to detail
Is highly organized with the ability to handle confidential information and consistently follows tasks through to completion
Is proficient with Microsoft Office suite; experience of the following applications is a plus: Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, Paramount WorkPlace
Possesses strong attention to detail and accuracy
MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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