Business Intern, Accounting (Remote)

The following states are excluded from this job ad: AK, CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, IL, LA, MA, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OR, PR, RI, VT, WA, WY

Location: Remote in any United States jurisdiction not excluded from this job advertisement.

Position Description: Oxley Enterprises, Inc.'s (Oxley) intern program is designed to provide college students the opportunity to learn about Oxley and gain meaningful, hands-on work experience in a professional environment. Oxley's internship program places an emphasis on developing the next generation's workforce. Our internship program provides the opportunity for each intern to interact with various areas of the company. Our goal is to build a roadmap that leads you to a long, rewarding and challenging career with Oxley. We work with you to determine your desired career path, and the correct steps to get you to your goals. Interns typically represent college students trying to gain related work experience while pursuing an undergraduate degree. Under direct supervision, performs various hands-on tasks and assignments for the organization's professional staff in such disciplines as Business, Human Resources, Recruiting, Finance, and Technology.

Minimum Education: Must be pursuing a degree in accounting, finance or a related field; graduating senior (preferred)

Essential Skills/Qualifications

• Above average knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial and accounting principles
• Above average knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Teams)
• Above average knowledge MS Excel (e.g., formulas, shortcuts, functions)
• Ability to follow processes and procedures
• Ability to conduct research
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to collaborate and work as a part of a team
  
  

General Physical Requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on the location of the assignment. 

• Assignment Location - Remote
• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. 
• Typing, communicating, repetitive motions. 
• Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting. 
• Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements. 
  
  

Security: Ability to handle personal identifiable information (PII) and controlled unclassified information (CUI).

• U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident
  
  

Tasks/activities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Perform daily transactional accounting tasks, including data entry and reconciliations
• Utilizes tools and software extensively (MS Excel, MS Word, MS SharePoint, Unanet Financial System)
• Learns and actively uses financial and accounting systems, gaining hands-on experience with relevant software
• Assists with data analysis using Excel, including pivot tables, charts, and formulas
• Assists with maintaining and organizing financial records and reports as directed
• Supports month-end closing processes
• Supports compliance procedures, ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulations
• Reviews and ensures data accuracy
• Conducts research on best practices
• Reconciles bank and credit card statements accurately
• Works well as a team member
• Follows directions and guidelines provided
• Adhere to internal controls and company policies to ensure compliance with financial regulation
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills
• Take initiatives to assist with other administrative and accounting tasks as needed, adapting to business priorities
  
  

Compensation & Benefits: We comply with federal and state minimum wage law requirements.

Oxley Enterprises®, Inc. is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB), economic disadvantaged woman-owned (EDWOSB), Small Business Administration Certified 8(a), and small disadvantaged business (SDB) that has 25 years of experience building and delivering quality IT systems and programs. Oxley is ranked in the INC 5000 for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, and 2024. Oxley is a 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Award Winner. Oxley is Virginia Values Veterans certified.

Oxley Enterprises is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability or any other federally protected class.

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