Intern - Accounting

The USA TODAY NETWORK is in search of talented college students looking for an enriching paid internship. Come join a global digital media company of more than 100 media properties across the country. As an Internship Program participant, you will develop, integrate and apply skill sets and experiences in support of finance teams. The purpose of the internship experience is to provide opportunities where college (undergrad and grad) students can develop, grow and become the next generation of talent for the Network. Enterprise programming offers mentoring, networking, and real-world experience in a fun, entrepreneurial atmosphere. As part of our finance team, you will work on meaningful and impactful projects, as well as enjoy peer-to-peer engagement while working on activities that promote professional development supplemental to the job. THIS IS A 1-YEAR INTERNSHIP AT 20 HOURS PER WEEK

Responsibilities:

Finance interns will work with accounting, financial analyst, and financial leadership teams to learn and sharpen basic and advanced finance skills, analysis, research, balancing, reporting, and communication Interns will learn to leverage tools for improving efficiency and accuracy during reviews Interns will work independently and collaboratively across teams to provide perspectives and insights for special projects identified by leadership as part of strategic growth initiatives Critical thinking and analytical skills will be encouraged and sharpened Interns will participate in team meetings, where they’ll learn about how finance initiatives and projects take shape

Requirements:

Degree-seeking students currently enrolled at a college or university Finance or Accounting majors, Junior, Senior, or Graduate level preferred with a current GPA of 3.0 or above Well organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and flexible Excellent communication skills and strong problem solving, decision making and financial analysis skills High level of integrity, accuracy, dependability, enthusiasm, and confidentiality Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Team player

The hourly rate for this role is $15.00.  Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications, and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and may be applicable based on the role.