Accounting Clerk Intern

Accounting Clerk

Career Level: Intern

Experience: 1+ years 

Location: Raleigh, NC 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

JOB OVERVIEW: We are seeking an organized and efficient Accounting Clerk, with an eye for detail and accuracy to join our team. Those with basic knowledge of accounting principles, processes, and terminology should apply for this role. 

Our ideal candidate either completed or are pursuing a Bookkeeping Certificate and have at least 1 year of experience related to bookkeeping. The individuals selected will primarily be assisting with data entry and reconciliations. This position is entry to mid-level with room for growth and learning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 • Provide accounting and clerical support.

 • Assist with the data entry of accounts receivable and payable invoices. • Assist with job costing entries and reconciliations. 

• Assist accounting with special projects. 

• Assist with general office filing.

 • Assist with reconciling credit card transactions.

 • Processing of bank deposits, retrieval and processing of incoming mail. 

• Assist with general office duties including making copies, scanning documents, faxing, and mailing.

 • Assist with monthly reconciliations. 

• Perform other duties as directed. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: 

• Ability to work with concentration, accuracy, and attention to detail.

 • Basic knowledge of accounting principles, processes, and terminology.

 • Ability to perform basic math: addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and find percentages. • Ability to work independently and work cooperatively with others.

 • Ability to work with employees, business partners, and customers in a friendly and positive manner. • Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts, and make decisions based on available information. • Ability to use judgment and discretion. 

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. • Ability to use a computer and knowledge of standard and specific business applications, such as computerized accounting, e-mail, electronic spreadsheet development, database, and word processing; ability to learn new software applications 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma or equivalent.

• 1 year office/bookkeeping/accounting experience. 

• Computer literacy, including use of Microsoft products. 

• Experience with QuickBooks Online, preferred.

Duration and Compensation: At minimum students are expected to work 15 hours per week, up to a maximum of 30 hours per week. Schedule is flexible and students can work remotely within the continental United States. If working remotely, students are expected to have strong and secure access to the internet. 

This is a paid opportunity; students will be paid $20/hour. Company information as it pertains to the internship: www.pivotalits.com Pivotal IT Services (“Pivotal”) is a growing Information Technology firm that modernizes and enhances IT systems for federal agencies.

 Our team has worked on applications that enhance veterans’ and their caregivers’ experiences enrolling and accessing their health benefits. We provide our clients with custom technology solutions that benefit their success today and have lasting power for the future. As a growing organization, we aspire to continue solving our clients’ toughest problems while growing tomorrow’s workforce.

Please email Julie Hannon at interns@pivotalits.com to apply.