Accounting Internship
TDS, a Fortune 1,000 (#536) communications company, has a great opportunity for Accounting Interns. If you are a hardworking and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced team environment, then TDS has an excellent summer internship for you! We are seeking highly motivated, forward thinking individuals to join and add value to our Accounting team. If you are seeking to gain experience and exposure in the accounting field and general business, this position provides the perfect opportunity!
*Please note this is a year round internship working part-time (29 hours/week) during the summer and holidays and part-time (15+ hours/week) during the academic year.*
Core office hours are 7:45am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Office locations are in Madison, WI and Knoxville, TN but work arrangements outside these locations will be considered. Due to current conditions we support virtual work until it is safe to return to the office.
Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for assisting the Accounting team in ensuring compliance with internal controls and executing general accounting activities, including the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and in preparing financial statements and reports.
- Prepare external filings
- Prepare and/or record journal entries
- Maintain and reconcile ledger and sub-ledger accounts
- Other dues as assigned (e.g. project support)
- Assist in the response to financial inquiries, including ad hoc data analysis using data sets as requested of Accounting team members, for use in effective management of the business
Required Qualifications
- Earned or currently pursuing AA degree (or higher) in Accounting or Finance, or related field
- 1+ successfully completed semesters of related accounting or finance work required
Other Qualifications
- General understanding of GAAP and general accounting practices
- Strong technical aptitude, particularly in the development of Excel spreadsheets
- Experience working knowledge of financial statements and financial accounting
- Strong analytical problem solving skills and critical thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to plan and organize multiple tasks
- Solid work ethic and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work both independently and on team assignments
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