As an Accounting Intern, you will learn how to process all invoices. This includes ensuring all expenses are classified correctly, working with departments for proper approval, and processing payments to vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Review and correct store paperwork to ensure errors are corrected and forms are updated
• Support store managers, loss prevention and operations with timely information
• Review cash discrepancies on a daily basis
• Research inventory discrepancies using exception reporting
• Reconcile Georgia and South Carolina lottery
• Reconcile selected trade vendors
• Reconcile general ledger accounts pertaining to inventory and transfers
• Ensure that inventory is reconciled prior to month end close
• Conduct data analysis on Inventory audits, cycle counts, and all clerical activity in stores
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports
• Research and respond to accounting inquiries from various personnel and then communicate findings in a clear and concise manner
• Develop an in-depth working knowledge of all operational and accounting computer software/equipment systems that impact the accounting and financial reporting processes
• Ensure that all deadlines are met in accordance with department closing dates
• Prepare various other monthly account reconciliations which may include receivables, payables, accrued expenses, and other accounts - This responsibility includes any daily or weekly processes that lead to the overall reconciliation of the monthly activity
• Other special projects, reports, tasks, and financial assessments as assigned by Senior
  Management
• Maintains working knowledge of control policies and procedures as established by the company
  and required to be followed by all locations
• Accountable to act with integrity, adhere to company expectations of performance and behavior, abide by work rules and demonstrate high standards of moral and ethical conduct at all times
• Maintains confidentiality of all company information, is forthcoming in reporting all policy and procedural violations and any wrongdoing to the Director of Human Resources

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comfortable working with multiple software platform and automated accounting systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with master proficiency in Excel
• Must possess strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to research complex issues and implement solutions on an independent basis

EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Undergraduate student in good standing
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google
• Strong ability and desire to take initiative with assignments and work through ambiguity with changing priorities
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels throughout the organization, as well as outside of the organization
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Parker's Companies is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Parker's does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.