DuPage R Meet Up April 17 at BU

R Project Discussion Night — listen and/or bring your own

Wednesday, Apr 17, 2019, 6:00 PM

Benedictine University, Goodwin Hall
5700 College Rd. Lisle, IL

7 Members Attending

We intend to discuss our current projects or ideas we have for projects, and potential ways to collaborate. For example, a textbook in one of my courses uses Excel for financial modeling. The good thing about Excel is that you can see every formula in its own cell. The bad thing about Excel is that to know if it works properly, you need to see eve…

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Accounting & Finance Intern (Summer, 2019 Semester)


Internship
At Academic Approach, we are driven by one mission: to academically support students, families, and school leaders in this ever-changing, never-boring, always thrilling assessment landscape. Since 2001, we have prepared students to succeed on the ACT and SAT using our world-class curriculum, skills-based instruction, and data-driven approach to customization. In our School Programs department, we bring this top-notch approach to students from all backgrounds in schools across the city to ensure that every student that we reach has the best opportunity possible to improve their skills and their test scores and attend the college of their dreams.
We are currently looking to add an Accounting Intern to support Academic Approach’s Department of Finance.
You are a great match for this position if you:
have strong attention to detail
are a self-starter
are comfortable learning about accounting software systems
have a passion for education and standardized testing
Learning Objectives
Observe and participate in creation of accounting processes in expanding Department of Finance
Learn accounting systems and software that are used in an office-based setting
Understand and engage in the creation and initiation of detailed planning and reporting process
Participate in cash management process
Essential Functions
The Accounting Intern will work in our Lincoln Park office. In addition to cleaning and analyzing data, the position will support the Department of Finance in reporting projects. Additional position functions include:
Participate in accounts payable activities including invoice entry and payment distribution
Assist in accounts receivable tasks including supporting credit card payment process
Aid in cash management through receipt reconciliation
Support month-end close process through general ledger entry
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited local college or university, with a major in Accounting
Ability to work independently and on a team in an office environment
Strong computer, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word skills
Demonstrated ability to problem solve
Excellent communication skills
Previous bookkeeping experience preferred but not required
Additional Information
This is an unpaid internship unless the applicant is able to coordinate sponsorship by the college or university
It is incumbent on the applicant to coordinate with the department or university for credit. The internship must be completed for credit at the student’s college or university.
Hours per week will be determined by that relationship, but 8-15 hours per week would be ideal
Start and end date dependent on internship curriculum and university requirements
This position will report directly to the Accounting Manager and will work with the VP of Finance.
About Academic Approach:
Founded in Chicago in 2001, Academic Approach empowers students and educators from all backgrounds and skill levels to succeed both on and beyond college admissions testing. Through our data-driven, skills-based approach, Academic Approach provides high-impact test preparation – both one-on-one tutoring and classroom course instruction – for students, professional development and coaching for faculty, and interim/formative assessments along with in-depth analytics for schools and school districts.
Academic Approach provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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