Accounting Intern (Hybrid)

M Financial Group is a community of leaders comprising the best and brightest minds in our industry. By combining individuals' expertise and skill, M Financial Group has become a powerful force committed to advancing the interests of our industry, communities, and clients for over 40 years. M's solutions are rooted in the diverse expertise of our team, our collaborative approach to innovation and our comprehensive support.

We embrace a progressive, dynamic mindset for every role. M Financial Group provides a professional community that actively supports individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives who come together to build and support best-in-class solutions. If you're looking to be a part of a high performing, collaborative, and dedicated team, M Financial Group is in search of our next Accounting Intern to join our team.

Duration: 10 weeks, Paid Internship

Summary:

In this role, you will apply your coursework and analytical skills to perform a variety of accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, auditing, and analysis projects in a business setting.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with monthly financial reporting responsibilities and related analysis
• Assist with aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Participate in monthly financial close process by preparing journal entries and reconciling various general ledger accounts
• Provide support to Cash Management Team with reconciliation of bank accounts and preparation of analysis and reports related to cash and investments
• Assist with expense budget analysis, including preparation of budget to actual reports.
• Support the Internal Audit Team with various internal control testing and related activities
• Assist with ad hoc projects
• Help analyze manual/paper intensive processes and gather requirements to convert to paperless processes

Relationships:

• The position reports directly to the Director of Accounting and our Accounting Manager and is part of the Finance and Accounting Department. This position requires collaboration at all levels of the organization and with other members of the Finance and Accounting Department.
• This position may work with outside parties, including vendors. This position will require no travel in order to meet those needs

Qualifications:

• Completion of at least sophomore year in college, majoring in Accounting, Finance, Business or other related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to work independently and with a team
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Job Conditions and Environment:

• Hybrid work environment offering a blend of virtual/work from home and onsite days designed to support flexibility

• Professional office environment/desk assignment

• Extensive use of PCs, computer terminal, display, keyboard, and mouse

• Extensive close work with documents, publications, databases, and spreadsheets

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.