Accounting Intern

POSITION PURPOSE

The Accounting Internship provides you with the chance to develop and hone your skills in business.  Orion FCU offers the opportunity to gain accounting experience and build for your future by learning financial industry accounting. This internship will report directly to the Controller, explore a wide array of accounting applications and gain real hands-on experience.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

1. Assist Accounting team members on collaborative projects
2. Research subject matter and industry trends
3. Provide administrative support as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION:    

Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Accounting required. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Completion of at least Junior year preferred.        

SKILLS/ABILITIES:        

•    Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate thoughts, communicate, completely, and concisely.
•    Strong organizational and detail skills, with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
•    Strong analytical, mathematical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
•    Ability to pivot easily when directions and priorities change on short notice.
•    MS Office skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
•    Punctual and Professional with great time management skills.
•    Passion for learning. Creative, innovative and works well on a team.
•    Being friendly, hardworking, and upbeat, with a genuine desire to provide outstanding service.

EXPECTED TERM AND SCHEDULE:

This will be a month-to-month intern relationship with the potential to post for a permanent position, if available.
Required hours and work schedule will be flexible and Orion is willing to work around the student’s class schedule.