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TEC Equipment, Inc. Staff Accountant - Intern in Portland, Oregon
We are looking for a driven Accounting Intern with a basic understanding of GAAP and financial principles and terms who is ready for an immersive, real-world experience. Under the supervision of our staff, the Accounting Intern can expect to participate in the preparation of journal entries and financial reports, analyze actual financial data, learn more about dealership ERP software, and assist with other accounting activities. You should be a motivated team player who can maintain efficiency and accuracy when multitasking. Although this position is generally subject to direct supervision, a degree of latitude and independent problem-solving is expected. Our interns will have the opportunity to rotate between departments in order to build a broad understanding of how the various departments function and interact in supporting the business.
The Intern must embody TEC Values: Teamwork, Entrepreneurship, and Customer Focus. Displays a proactive approach to work and strong initiative.
Prepare and post monthly journal entries
Complete a range of month-end and fiscal year-end close related responsibilities
Perform internal control activities
Customer and vendor database management
Develop new FP&A reports
Inventory listing maintenance
Support external audits as needed
Provide administrative support to accounting, tax and other internal customers at TEC
Manage workload and meet deadlines. Proactively communicate with Supervisors when there are unexpected challenges
Assist in special projects as needed
Learning how to work as part of the Accounting team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support TEC
Must be actively working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting as a Sophomore or Junior
Satisfactory completion of introductory accounting courses and a basic understanding of accounting and financial principles
Basic understanding of GAAP accounting principles
Strong oral and written communication with the ability to successfully interact with the Accounting team and other TEC staff
Independent problem-solving skills
Strong time management and organizational skills
High level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility
Intermediate skill with Microsoft Excel preferred
TEC Equipment is the West's leading full-service, heavy-duty truck and trailer dealership, with over 1,200 employees in 28 locations in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona. Since our humble beginnings in 1976, we continue to be family-owned and operated.
We believe our employees deserve a safe work environment. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background check. Employment for positions that require driving is contingent upon passing MVR record check and being insurable by our auto insurance policy. Employment for Department of Transportation-regulated positions is also contingent on passing applicable regulatory screens.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
iCIMS Staffing Req #: 2021-1392
External Company Name: TEC Equipment, Inc.
External Company URL: https://www.tecequipment.com/