Intern - Year Round (Operational Accounting)

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We’re looking for people who not only want to do meaningful, challenging work, keep their skills sharp and move ahead, but who also take time for the things that matter to them—friends, family and passions. And we're looking for team members who are passionate about our mission—making a difference in military members' and their families' lives. Together, we can make it happen.

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Seeking a driven individual eager to gain real-world business experience focused in accounting, data analytics and reporting. Through support of Navy Federal’s Operational Accounting team, this position will provide an opportunity to gain valuable insight and application of various accounting guidance in the financial services industry, including an understanding of Navy Federal’s business, technology, resources and procedures. This individual will participate in a collaborative, team network and interact with multiple departments within Accounting, Finance and other business areas to further develop technical and soft skills, business knowledge, analytical techniques and creative problem-solving abilities. This is a year-round, flexible, internship based on school schedule. All Intern candidates who have graduated from high school must be enrolled in college. 

 

** In order to be eligible and considered for this position, you must be currently enrolled in college courses **

 

•   Collaborate with various levels of staff and management to accomplish assigned tasks/assignments

•   Support daily tasks, including preparation of accounting entries utilizing integrated general ledger software

•   Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations

•   Develop executive-level presentation material to report financial results and project updates

•   Assist with internal and external audit requests

•   Support organizational risk management and internal control initiatives 

•   Provide professional execution of tasks and special projects while working within established standards, policies and procedures 

•   Support business strategy and initiatives within the business unit and/or across the organization

•   Maintain professionalism in all interactions, placing member service as priority

•   Enhance effectiveness of meetings by providing meeting summaries and next steps based on the discussion

•   Perform research and analysis for certain Navy Federal portfolios, including expanded reporting and data analytics 

•   Perform other duties as assigned

 

•   Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree (sophomore, junior or senior) or a master’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college/university, and have taken at least couple of accounting courses

•   Working understanding of accounting and financial principles

•   Experience in business and financial analytics preferred

•   Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

•   Effective research, analytical and problem-solving skills

•   Effective spreadsheet software skills

•   Effective organizational, planning and time management skills

•   Effective skill maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines

•   Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment to make sound decisions

•   Ability to adapt to new technologies

•   Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Address: 820 Follin Ln SE, Vienna, VA 22180

*Due to COVID-19 and social distancing, this position will be in a hybrid format (4-14 days per month on campus).

 

Hours: Monday – Friday, 20-40 hours/week, Flexible for classes (year-round).

Salary Range: $15.00-$30.10

Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. Within this range, pay will be determined based on factors such as individual qualifications, location, and market position.

 

Navy Federal values, celebrates, and enacts diversity in the workplace. Navy Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability

As a COVID-19 safety measure, our employees must either provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or follow additional safety protocols, including testing.

Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position.

Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.