Intern, Accounting (Finance and Records… at The Church of… · Salt…

Summary: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking an Intern for their Finance and Records Department. This role provides an opportunity for the Intern to apply educational principles in a practical work setting while performing various accounting tasks under supervision. Responsibilities: - The Intern receives assignments from supervising staff. The Manager reviews the Intern's work occasionally. The supervisor reviews each assignment as it is completed - The Intern is expected to meet rigid and challenging deadlines, work in harmony with other people, take direction on each assignment, and give full attention to detail - Independence in working, tact, and diplomacy are required - Sound judgment of Church doctrine, history, organization, policy and protocol are also expected - Assist in preparing and analyzing budgets and financial statements, identifying trends, anomalies, and areas of potential concern - Collect, organize, and analyze financial and operational data from diverse sources such as operating statements, account ledgers, project tracking systems, and work order reports - Create data visualizations, charts, dashboards, and management reports in Power BI to communicate key insights to parties and support decision-making - Apply statistical techniques and predictive analytics to anticipate future financial and operational needs - Ensure data integrity and compliance with financial regulations such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) - Develop and maintain automated data and reporting tools using Python, SQL, or other relevant technologies - Support internal control reviews by providing accurate and timely financial data and documenting processes - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and support data-driven solutions - Recommend data-driven corrective actions and adjustments based on analytical findings - Draft technical documentation and process guides for data models, analysis workflows, and data governance - Audit data projects for compliance with internal standards and correspond with appropriate parties to address any issues or gaps Required Qualifications: - Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy - Paid Interns are qualified while enrolled in an educational institution and for one year following graduation - They must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter Preferred Qualifications: - Spanish Speaking is preferred Required Skills: Budget preparation, Financial statement analysis, Data visualization, Power BI, Statistical techniques, Predictive analytics, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Python, SQL, Financial data auditing