CSM Corporation is hiring: Accounting Intern in Minneapolis

This internship will provide support to CSM’s Accounting team, with a focus on various Accounting initiatives. These initiatives include full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, auditing, accounts payable process, data entry, workflows, month end process execution, and process improvement.

The intern will gain an understanding of the Accounting processes in the Retail, Office/Industrial, Hotel and Multi-Family Residential classes of real estate. The learning process will incorporate a combination of hands on experience, mentoring, and supervision from the Corporate Accountant, as well as other practical assignments. By the end of the internship, the intern will have a broad understanding of Accounting and gained exposure to a variety of Accounting tools and methods used across all business lines.

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports month-end closing process, including preparations of journal entries and account balance reconciliations.
• Supports financial audits.
• Assists with accounts receivable process.
• Assists with financial reporting analysis and preparation of financial statements.
• Engages with members of the accounting team, other interns and corporate office employees to build relationships and a professional network
• Supports the Accounting team with other ad-hoc tasks and projects as needed.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Must have completed at least two years of college, preferably working towards a Degree in Accounting or a related field.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Possesses a strong sense of personal responsibility for work outcomes.
• Demonstrates organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exhibits a solid work ethic and sees projects through to completion.
• Displays strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates excellent computer skills (especially with Microsoft Excel).
• Must be flexible and take initiative.
• Maintains confidentiality of company information.
• Possesses a basic understanding of process improvement and a willingness to explore new ideas.