Accounting Intern

Job Title: Accounting Intern

Job Type: Full or Part Time

Location: Washington, D.C.

About the Firm:

Patomak Global Partners is a leading financial sector consultancy that applies the insights of senior-level industry experts to advise clients on complex and cutting-edge strategy and risk management challenges. Clients range from emerging cryptocurrency and FinTech companies to major global financial institutions.

Position Summary:

This is a position designed for undergraduate students interested in exploring private practice accounting at a cutting-edge consulting firm in the heart of DC. In working at Patomak, individuals will improve upon their understanding of fundamental business practices, cash and accrual-basis accounting, accounts payable and receivable functions, expense reporting, internal controls, internal audit, forecasting, financial reporting, and more. Interns will receive the opportunity to explore the internal accounting practices of a growing firm and gain valuable workplace skills for longer-term career success. The work will prove challenging and instructive for any undergraduate who is seeking experience in accounting and financial operations.

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing accounting and financial management support, including: drafting/editing reports and presentations; creating and reconciling bookkeeping journal entries; assisting managers during invoice review/editing process; preparing spreadsheets for data analysis; and completing other tasks commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Monitoring and reconciling accounts of financial operations related to corporate credit cards, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Data entry/analysis regarding time entry software, expenses and revenue, project profitability assessments, and management reporting.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• At least two years of completed undergraduate course work.
• Recommended minimum GPA of a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• An all-hands-on-deck mentality befitting a collaborative work environment.
• Proactive and curious; ability to quickly get up to speed on new topics.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint preferred but not required.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Positive attitude and desire to learn.
• Experience handling sensitive information is a plus.
• Applicant must be able to pass a background check.

If interested, please apply using the form below. For questions, please e-mail internships@patomak.com

Salary Range

$18/hr – $35/hr

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Patomak Global Partners, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.