Join Lynden Incorporated for a fun learning experience this summer.
The summer internship program offers many opportunities to network and learn about Lynden operations and careers.
Our internships are paid and generally work 40 hours per week for a 10 - 12-week period during the summer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Reconcile accounts and financial records by performing research, documenting account and record status, and correcting entries, if needed.
Complete various journal entries as needed.
Research or enter information on the computer to assist various departments, inquire on or update accounts, facilitate replies to customers or vendors, prepare bills, receipts, checks, or other documents.
Assist with federal, state, and local transaction-based tax returns.
Provide phone support, interacting with other operating company personnel, customers, and vendors.
Map and document business processes.
Assist with projects on an as-needed basis such as organizing information, presenting information, creating documents, working on company’s SharePoint sites, developing training modules or training documentation, etc.
May be required to facilitate meetings, gather information from various personnel and summarize information in a clear, logical format.
Sort and file records.
Proofread records or forms.
Photocopy and scan documents and perform other miscellaneous duties.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Successful candidates should be currently enrolled in undergraduate accounting or finance program and have at least one year of college with some course work in accounting, business or finance.
Candidates are required to have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have strong Excel skills and be familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Tableau experience is appreciated.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, vendors, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
Ability to speak clearly and produce quality written communications.
Ability to effectively present information to Individuals or small groups.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and volume.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to talk and hear while communicating with customers, vendors, and coworkers by telephone or in person.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds of equipment, office products, etc.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus while entering data, answering phones and monitoring office environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Successful candidates must pass background check and drug screen.
COMMENTS:
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.
Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Federal law requires Lynden Incorporated to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Lynden Incorporated will provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.