Accounting Intern

Accounting Intern

ACCOUNTING INTERN
BUSY SEASON OR SUMMER
LITCHFIELD, MORRIS, OR WILLMAR OFFICE

The Summer 2024 Internship openings are filled. To be consider for a future internship,
e-mail Kristi DeGree at [email protected].

OVERVIEW

Perform a wide variety of accounting, tax, and consulting projects. Be flexible to meet the needs of clients and firm. Seasonal overtime may be requested for tax season internships.

OUR TEAM MEMBER EXPERIENCE

At CDS, our team members are appreciated for their unique talents and contributions, and are our most valuable resource. We provide meaningful and challenging client and firm projects, career advancement opportunities, continuous learning experiences and a flexible, positive work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Record transactions in ledgers; prepare trial balances and simple financial statements using computer software
  • Perform scheduled computations of accruals, property and equipment, and calculate depreciation expense
  • Preparation of compiled, reviewed, and audited financial statements
  • Preparation of Excel spreadsheets
  • General bookkeeping, payroll, and business consultation
  • Support timely monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial close, balance sheet account reconciliations, determine and prepare journal entries
  • Reconcile bank and investment accounts
  • Analyze data, summarize information, and assist in preparation of reports
  • Research, draft memorandum, and document conclusions related to accounting issues and tax matters
  • Collect and organize appropriate data for tax preparation
  • Prepare partnership, corporate, individual returns, and other tax forms
  • Managing client expectations and assisting clients with their tax and other related questions
  • Attend Continuing Professional Education to develop your interpersonal skills and professional expertise
  • Encompass the CDS core values: integrity, quality, collaboration, innovation, and kindness
  • Develop and maintain client relationships
  • Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Progress towards accounting degree required
  • Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and taxation
  • Analytical skills with particular attention to detail
  • Effective, timely, and professional communication skills
  • Flexible team player who is also able to work independently
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality required
  • Desire to continue to develop and enhance skills
  • Exceptional time management skills with an ability to organize and prioritize projects, and meet deadlines
  • Optimistic
  • Strong computer aptitude
OUR CULTURE
  • Ample career advancement opportunities
  • Frequent partner interaction
  • Challenging work with a variety of clients
  • Flexible, team-oriented work environment
  • Year-round training to assist with rapid skill development
  • Volunteering is encouraged
  • Fun events including social activities, annual golf outing, community service projects, and more!
  • Core values of integrity, quality, collaboration, innovation, and kindness
BENEFITS
  • Flexible schedule (Fridays off in the summer)
  • Flexible dress code

The Summer 2024 Internship openings are filled. To be consider for a future internship,
e-mail Kristi DeGree at [email protected].