Accounting Intern at Daktronics in South Dakota

Summary: Daktronics is a company that specializes in creating innovative digital LED display technology and audio systems. They are seeking an Accounting Intern to assist in the finance/accounting department, where responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing accounts receivable and payable, and supporting various accounting functions. Responsibilities: - Assist with month-end financial close processes - Journal entry maintenance - Accounts receivable and accounts payable duties - Preparation of schedules for SEC filings - Financial statement preparation and publication - Assist with financial statement audit and internal control audits - Assist with month-end reconciliation process - Maintain and publish key reports for manufacturing and inventory items - Assist in analysis of labor and overhead rates - Prepare analysis by various costing methodologies - Support monitoring for system and transaction errors and make corrections - Assist with Services Accounting (billing, warranty accounting, and reporting) - Sales Tax Filing (monthly/quarterly sales tax return preparation) - Project accounting duties (monitoring under billings) - Daily cash reporting and internal control testing - Cash flow monitoring and reporting Required Qualifications: - Preferred applicants will be full-time students currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree program related to Accounting - Completion of sophomore year in good academic standing. Only strong academic performers will be considered, with a preference to 3.0 GPA or greater - Able to take a semester off from school to complete the internship, if not already graduated - Must be able to commit to 40 hours per week - Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application - Good oral and written communication skills, good organizational skills, self-motivation - Fluent in English, both written and verbal - Applicants must be 18 years of age or older - Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position Preferred Qualifications: - Avid interest in accounting and tax operations - Motivated to learn and become proficient in Daktronics specific ERP software - Proficient user of general Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Excel and Word - Self-motivated, flexible, organized, and strong need to work as a team player Required Skills: Accounting, Financial statement preparation, Cost accounting Important Skills: Microsoft Excel, ERP software proficiency Nice-to-Have Skills: Fluent in English Benefits: Employee discount program, Employee assistance program, Community donation program, Unpaid time off, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Leaves, Disability, Accommodations