Accounting Intern

Accounting Intern

Union Home Mortgage's L.E.A.D Internship Program's goal is to provide a fun, interesting, and real-world environment for our interns to learn about the industry, be educated by Sr. Leadership and their peers, achieve their personal goals and develop their skills and knowledge base. We pride ourselves in providing innovative programs for our interns in order for them to learn and grow as they progress through their careers. Some of the programs we offer include: shadowing, mentoring, professional development, group projects and we even take our interns on corporate outings! Our internship program gives students a chance to meet new people, gain more experience, and learn from the best in the business! Our interns are treated like full-time partners who work 40 hours a week during the 3-month summer program, are compensated, and based out of headquarters in Strongsville, Ohio.

This Accounting Intern is responsible with assisting the day-to-day responsibilities of the accounting department, including reconciliation of accounts, monthly and annual closes, supporting audits, helping compile and organize data for reporting and forecasting needs, as well as helping contribute to special projects within the company.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work on identifying best practices for some accounting tasks.
• Reviewing activity on a daily basis to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, as well as ensuring regulatory compliance, and understanding business changes and trends.
• Special projects assigned by the Controller and CFO.
• Assist with journal entries and complex account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close.
• Assists in the accounts payable process, including payments, accruals, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Assist funding or other departments as needed.
• Assist with processes such as daily transfers, bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations, process audits, and commission reconciliations

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a self-starter, detail oriented and have the ability to work in a group or independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong skills in Excel.
• Excellent analytical ability and perseverance to solve problems with high attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with an established timeline.

Education & Experience

• College student majoring in Accounting or another related field.
• Sophomore, Junior or Senior Standing.
• Prior Internship or Office Experience highly preferred

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and positions are open until filled (this may be prior to the job posting expiration date).

At UHM, we understand diversity comes in many different forms. It's our commitment to improve inclusion in the workplace through programs and policies that establish a positive and inclusive environment where every partner, regardless of their background, can grow and excel. We value diversity, educate on equity, and create inclusive partner opportunities to ensure that you know #UBelongAtUHM!

This employer participates in E-Verify. If hired, the employer will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Union Home Mortgage Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.