Intern - Year Round (Accounting Policy Group)

Overview

To gain valuable insight into Navy Federal's business, technology, resources and procedures by providing support in focused areas, applying knowledge and education. Participate in a collaborative, team driven network and interact with multiple departments. Receive guidance and direction from team and management. Utilize and further develop technical and soft skills, business knowledge, analytical techniques and creative problem solving abilities. Provide professional execution of day to day tasks and special projects while working within established standards, policies and procedures. This is a year-round, Full or Part -Time, flexible internship based on school schedule.

The Accounting Policy Group serves as an accounting knowledge hub for the organization through providing strategic and technical advice regarding new transactions and products as well as documentation of the organization's accounting positions through accounting policies and memos. APG collaborates with stakeholders across the organization to ensure consistency in accounting application and maximize efficiency and timeliness in decision making.

****A requirement of this position is you must be currently enrolled in college level courses or a degree-seeking program throughout the duration of the internship. Please upload your transcripts by clicking the "Attach Cover Letter" button during your application.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to assigned department; may work on small projects or portions of larger projects
• Assist in preparation of accounting policies and memos
• Perform technical research and present findings and considerations
• Monitor and assess relevant accounting standard updates
• Support business strategy and initiatives within the business unit and/or across the organization
• Assist and collaborate with various levels of staff to accomplish tasks/assignments
• Perform research and analysis; may include quantitative and/or qualitative analysis
• Maintain professionalism in all interactions, placing member service as priority
• Provide comprehensive day-to-day operational support
• Provide support in functional areas of the credit union
• May provide direct member service in high volume situations
• Process and update data in automated systems; may generate and analyze reports
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

* Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Junior or Senior year or pursuing a graduate degree in accounting
or finance from an accredited college/university
* Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
* Effective research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
* Effective skill maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines
* Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment to make sound decisions
* Effective organizational, planning and time management skills
* Ability to work independently and in a team environment
* Ability to provide exceptional customer service
* Effective word processing and spreadsheet software skills (preferably using MS Office)
* Desired - Previous accounting/finance-related work experience
* Desired - Financial services industry experience
* Desired - Communication with impact and be committed to self-development

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