Overview

Posted
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Internship Type
Summer
Remote Status
On-site
Location
Fairfield, NJ, US
Education Level
Unclear
Education Status
Undergraduate Student
Field of Study
Accounting, Finance, Business
Categories
Corporate Finance
Skills
Microsoft Office Excel Word Powerpoint Communication Time Management Organizational Skills
Tags
Not specified

Overview

Job Title: Accounting Intern

Location: Fairfield, NJ

Duration: full-time (up to 40 hours per week), for a period of 10 weeks (June 8 – August 14)

About Us: Our mission is to help clients achieve their financial goals both for today and tomorrow through financial expertise, strong leadership, and loyal relationships. This is achieved through deep-rooted guiding principles of strong values, including ethics, integrity, and giving back to the communities we serve.

Our Department: The Corporate Accounting department is responsible for performing all aspects of accounting and financial reporting for Kearny Bank.  An intern with the department will be trained on daily accounting duties such as journal entries and reconciliations as well as assigned an accounting related project.  This role will work in a team environment that offers exposure to senior management.     

Job Overview: As an Accounting Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various accounting and finance functions. You will work closely with the finance team to support daily operations and contribute to ongoing projects. This internship is designed to provide you with practical experience and insights into the accounting and finance field.

Responsibilities

  • Assists the accounting team by preparing daily journal entries and general ledger reconciliations, including non-post activity and application balancing for all core system applications.
  • Prepares journal entries to clear electronic transactions processed through the bank intercompany expense control account.   
  • Helps maintain accurate financial records and update accounting databases.
  • Develops an understanding of the organization structure of the bank and related financial reports and elimination of intercompany activities.
  • Assists with an accounting project related to fixed assets. 
  • Provide general administrative support to the accounting team.

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • A proactive and positive attitude, with a willingness to learn.