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Accountant internship requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in accountant internship job postings.
Sample accountant internship requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Familiarity with accounting software
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work with spreadsheets
Sample required accountant internship soft skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Excellent communication skills

Accountant internship job description example 1

SpartanNash accountant internship job description

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can't live without them.”

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 17,500 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash's People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!
Job Description:

A day in the life of National Accounts Internship, an in-person or hybrid role at SpartanNash, is never the same. In this role, you will gain experience across many functions of the company.

What You'll Do
New business opportunities as well as key projects for process improvement & service level improvements for our top 2 customers.Responsible to complete or participate in at least one strategic project during the internship and give a short presentation to the executive team that showcases the project. Participate in learning opportunities that may include tours of our warehouses and retail stores, a community service event (such as SpartanNash Expo, Helping Hands, or Special Olympics) Attend workshops for developing skills, team building, etc.

Sound Like You? Here's what you'll need:
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) GPA of 3.0 (Preferred) Some College Degree (Required to be an active student going into the summer) MS Office ProficiencyGood written and verbal communication skills. Good organizational, prioritization and detail-oriented skills. Ability to take initiatives and seek opportunities to learn in a fast-paced environment. Live near Goodlettsville, TN to work in office occasionally as this is an in-person and or a hybrid role.

SpartanNash is a certified Veteran-Friendly Employer. We value the perspectives, backgrounds, skills, work ethic and leadership that those who are military connected bring to the workforce.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity and believes employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.
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Accountant internship job description example 2

Echo Global Logistics accountant internship job description

At Echo we are committed to help our Associates grow their career. Apply today and grow with Echo!

Our Managed Transportation department is laser-focused on providing excellent customer service to our contracted accounts. As an Account Executive Intern, you will play an integral part in maintaining and growing positive client relationships by coordinating daily shipment requests through phone and email, confidently solving any issues that arise and proactively communicating issues or discrepancies. You will develop a profound understanding of both the fluctuating shipping market and how to navigate Echo's unique technology.

Looking for an internship role in Summer 2023 and think you have what it takes to be a part of our team? Learn more about what we are looking for and apply if you have what it takes!

Echo's summer internship program allows you the opportunity have on-the-job training to execute real world projects, interact with Senior Management/Executives, mentorship from leaders, and thrive in an environment and culture that listens to and welcomes your feedback. Echo is a high-energy organization with great enthusiasm, collaboration and is a lot of FUN to be a part of!

Spend your summer working within Echo's Managed Trans team! Partnering within teams and across departments and Account Executives, who serve as the main point of contact for managing the shipping process for our clients, including ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of billing and proactively notifying the client of any changes.

REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to start June 5, 2023 (internship goes through August 4, 2023) Will be a Senior in fall 2023Able to work hybrid (3+ days) at our Chicago office (600 Chicago Ave)

RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE:
Design, develop, test, document and present new automated solutions to improve current or create new products and processes Work to develop one or several of our web-based product offerings Reduce build, deployment and configuration complexity for custom and third-party applications through automated solutions Carry out root-cause analysis on defects to ensure fixes are happening in the right way Troubleshoot legacy programming code written in multiple different languages Open to new ideas and encourages innovative practices amongst peers

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Paid internship, casual dress, team outings Help understand career opportunities by joining an industry leader for the summer Work with virtually all aspects and teams within Echo TechnologyExperienced mentors to learn and adopt new practices Ability to introduce your own views and takes on our product offerings Work in the full software delivery life-cycle Ability to constantly enhance and improve applications Plan to learn a lot and have a lot of fun!

Work Environment/Physical Demands Summary:
This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.
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Accountant internship job description example 3

Ingredion accountant internship job description

Ingredion is hiring a Summer Intern to support our Eastern Region and National Accounts team in the US/Canada region in new product development and creating customer valued solutions. The Summer Intern will be responsible for developing/preparing food formulations and prototypes for various customer and business initiatives on a pilot plant and lab bench top scale utilizing Good Manufacturing Practices. They will perform research related duties as needed or assigned, support internal and external customer request; execute on analytical testing as well as document and prepare technical reports with guidance from manager.

Managing work project(s) to meet project timelines and deliverables Analyzing and understanding data, results and scientific literature to advance projects Maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Follow established guidelines for good housekeeping, GMPs, SafeServ and safety Working collaboratively with Technical Service team members and other internal colleagues to meet target objectives Presenting prototypes, project status, updates and outcomes to team and key stakeholders Making presentations and writing technical reports Have a passion for food science and curiosity for learning Are ambitious, able to prioritize, well organized, good with time management and deadlines Motivated to demonstrate the capacity to learn, utilize, and strengthen understanding of the function of our products and how they interact with other ingredients in a range of applications Collaborate with direct Manager and Technical Service team members and other internal colleagues to meet target objectives
Minimum Requirements
Progress towards a Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food or Chemical Engineering or a related field with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 preferred Must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.Ability to work 40hrs per week during the summer internship term Experience with hands-on food concept development with laboratory and/or pilot plant equipment is a plus Knowledge of common food processes, food ingredient functionality and ingredient interactions preferred Excellent organizational, communication skills Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United StatesInnovative, self-motivated and high level of enthusiasm for the job Have a passion for food science and curiosity for learning Are ambitious, able to prioritize, well organized, detail oriented, good with time management and deadlines Are collaborative and can work well with others Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:
Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor's Degree Program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at www.ingredion.com/careers.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status.

Relocation Available:
Yes, Within Region
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Updated March 14, 2024

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