Accounting Intern, Yembo

• Comfortable collaborating with a fully remote team and available during PST hours and/or regular US business hours overlapping with PST (i.e., EST/CST/MST) - PST is preferred
• Able to commit 15-25 hours per week (an average of 20 hours per week)
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with a target graduation date of Spring/Summer 2024
• Possesses a basic understanding of trial balance, balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows
• Familiarity with US GAAP principles, including matching principles and revenue recognition
• Ability to multitask with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment, delivering results efficiently
• Proactive and solution-oriented, viewing challenges as opportunities for learning, experimentation, and action
• Curious and innovative, constantly seeking knowledge, driven by feedback, and eager to grow and improve
• Values data and analysis, using information to prioritize tasks effectively
• Resourceful and persistent, willing to go above and beyond when needed
• We are seeking an ambitious and organized professional with an entrepreneurial spirit, a bias towards action, and exceptional attention to detail

Desirable

• We are thrilled to welcome our first Accounting Intern to join our dynamic Finance team for the upcoming semester. As part of this team, you will play a crucial role in financial reporting and operational accounting for the company
• Perform accounts receivable and accounts payable duties, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions
• Participate in month-end close procedures, which may include conducting bank and credit card reconciliations, analyzing general ledger accounts, preparing variance analysis, and adjusting journal entries
• Assist with revenue recognition and various journal entries in compliance with US GAAP guidelines
• Prepare supporting documents and work papers for trial balance items to ensure accurate financial records
• Learn from the VP of Finance and Sr. Operations Manager, and contribute to ad hoc accounting and finance tasks as assigned
• In your first 1 month, you'll:
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of Yembo's accounting procedures, policies, and systems
• Familiarize yourself with the company's financial statements and reporting processes
• Shadow and work closely with our VP of Finance and Senior Operations Manager, learning about day-to-day tasks and responsibilities
• Assist in basic accounting tasks, such as data entry, accounts payable and receivable, and bank reconciliations
• Acquaint yourself with the company's accounting software and other relevant tools
• In your first 3 months, you'll:
• Take on more significant responsibilities in the accounting department, handling journal entries, financial analysis, and variance reports
• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports for management and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with the finance team on month-end and year-end closing processes
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the accounting department
• Throughout your internship, you will be exposed to a variety of accounting tasks and gain hands-on experience working in a dynamic financial environment. By achieving these outcomes, you will enhance your accounting skills and knowledge while making valuable contributions to Yembo's financial success