Accounting Intern at Rayburn Electric Cooperative in Rockwall, TX

Summary: Rayburn Electric Cooperative is seeking an Accounting Intern to gain valuable experience in the electric utility industry. The role involves supporting a team of accountants in various accounting processes and developing a deeper understanding of accounting systems and procedures. Responsibilities: - Shadows, supports and collaborates with a highly skilled team of accountants and analysts - Handles sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity - Supports posting and processing of vendor invoices, check requests, and employee expense reports to ensure all business transactions are properly and timely recorded - Researches vendor inquiries or issues in a timely manner and maintains documentation - Supports the billing process and generation of invoices for our Members - Identifies opportunities to better a process and participate in the successful execution of that change - Develops and delivers a presentation to the executive team on a topic approved by supervisor regarding knowledge and skills developed during the internship - Complies with all policies, procedures and confidentiality agreements effective as a result of employment with Rayburn - Shares information with Rayburn management and staff, contractors, and other third parties in a timely manner, as required - Provides Rayburn management with updates and/or reports on work and tasks as requested or required - Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or executive management Required Qualifications: - Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in an Accounting or Finance related field preferred - Proficient in Microsoft Office - Excellent organizational skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Able to work effectively in a team environment; willing to assist others - Ability to carry out a variety of activities which require a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail - Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license - Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a computer workstation - Ability to perform repetitive motions in order to use a computer keyboard, test equipment, and operate hand tools - Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds Required Skills: Accounting knowledge, Microsoft Office