Intern - Year Round (Operational Accounting)

Overview

Seeking a driven student eager to gain real-world business experience focused in accounting, data analytics and reporting. Through support of Navy Federal's Operational Accounting team, this position will provide an opportunity to gain valuable insight and application of various accounting guidance in the financial services industry, as well as an understanding of Navy Federal's business, technology, resources, and procedures. This individual will participate in a collaborative team environment, interacting with multiple departments within Corporate Accounting, Finance, and other business units to develop technical and communication skills, business knowledge, analytical techniques, and creative problem-solving abilities. This is a year-round, Full or Part -Time, flexible internship based on school schedule.

Responsibilities

* Collaborate with various levels of staff and management to accomplish assigned tasks/assignments
* Support daily tasks, including preparation of accounting entries utilizing integrated general ledger software
* Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
* Partner with stakeholders across Finance to critically assess tasks, projects, and financial trends
* Effectively communicate key financial trends, findings, and/or significant matters to team leadership
* Develop executive-level presentation material to report financial results and project updates
* Assist with internal and external audit requests
* Support organizational risk management and internal control initiatives
* Provide professional execution of tasks and special projects while working within established standards, policies and procedures
* Support business strategy and initiatives within the business unit and/or across the organization
* Maintain professionalism in all interactions, placing member service as priority
* Enhance effectiveness of meetings by providing meeting summaries and next steps based on the discussion
* Perform research and analysis for certain Navy Federal portfolios, including expanded reporting and data analytics
* Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

* Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor's degree or a master's degree in accounting (at least a Junior - 3 years of coursework completed)
* Working understanding of accounting and financial principles
* Experience in business and financial analytics preferred
* Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
* Effective research, analytical and problem-solving skills
* Effective spreadsheet software skills
* Effective organizational, planning and time management skills
* Effective skill maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines
* Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment to make sound decisions
* Ability to adapt to new technologies
* Ability to work independently and in a team environment

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