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Accounting Intern (Office of Accounting)

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Urban Institute

Feb 15, 2024

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Part-time
    Starts on Jun 09
    Summer Internship
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance
  • Washington, DC

Requirements

  • Be a rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
  • MS Excel and Word skills, the ability to analyze and interpret reports, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and the ability to write routine reports and business correspondence
  • Excellent communication skills to be able to effectively present information to managers, clients, vendors, and the general public
  • This internship is ideal for a new accountant seeking generalist experience, exposure to all facets of business accounting, and looking to grow

Responsibilities

  • Invoice and monitor accounts receivable collections
  • Assist with the annual financial statement audit and general ledger account reconciliations
  • Research and resolve problems and exceptions in each of these areas to facilitate timely posting to related balance sheet accounts
  • Prepare journal entries and prepare and review trial balance reports and other management reports
  • Respond to inquiries from senior accountants and Urban research teams as needed
  • Prepare financial reports
  • Provide additional support to the accounting team as necessary

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Mission & Purpose

The nonprofit Urban Institute is dedicated to elevating the debate on social and economic policy. For nearly five decades, Urban scholars have conducted research and offered evidence-based solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities across a rapidly urbanizing world. Their objective research helps expand opportunities for all, reduce hardship among the most vulnerable, and strengthen the effectiveness of the public sector.