Corporate Accounting Intern at Harbor… · Chicago…

Summary: Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. is currently looking for a Corporate Accounting Intern to join their Corporate Accounting & Finance team. The Intern will be involved in the accounts payable process and general ledger accounting, playing an integral role in preparing key financial data for the company. Responsibilities: - Record cash activity real-time - Assist with monthly and quarterly close activities - Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations - Help maintain accurate accounting records - Gather information for ad hoc reporting requests - Gather requested information as part of the annual external financial statement audits - Continuously evaluate existing processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness through automation - Ensure appropriate approval of invoices prior to payment - Code invoices to the appropriate expense account (spend category) with related worktags - Work with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies - Run the weekly AP cycle to initiate all vendor payments, including issuing checks and wires - Set up new vendors and obtain ACH instructions from current vendors - Create, record, and track month-end and year-end expense accruals - Interact regularly with internal personnel in accounting and other departments - Review and approve employee expense reports - Ensure each line item is coded to the proper expense account - Follow up with employees to obtain required documentation if needed - Run the weekly expense report cycle to post the expenses - Train new hires on use of the corporate credit card & submitting expenses in Workday Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (or actively pursuing) - 0-2 years of AP, general ledger, and reconciliation experience preferred - Experience using Microsoft Teams or similar instant messaging/video software - CPA eligible - Great organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accurate reporting of expenses - Strong communication skills, both written and oral - Proven ability to meet deadlines and work well in a hybrid work environment - Work efficiently independently, but also be flexible to meet with your team in-person or virtually Required Skills: Accounts Payable, General Ledger Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Teams, CPA eligibility