Hybrid Accountant Intern bei Opportunity Home San Antonio, TX
Opportunity Home San Antonio, TX · San Antonio, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in San Antonio
About the Department
The accounting internship is designed to offer hands-on accounting experience in a professional business environment.
Position Duties
The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned as needed. These essential functions require a consistent presence in the work environment on a regular basis, and regular attendance must be maintained.
Reconcile and balance general ledger accounts
Prepare journal entries and record cash receipts
Monitor and review daily activity
Review agreements and their applicability to assigned general ledger accounts
Research and correct account discrepancies
Perform month-end closing tasks and review financials for variances
Complete all duties as assigned or requested as outlined in operational and procedural guidelines. These guidelines are maintained and issued in the event of an emergency situation that arises at a property or any other location that serves our residents or employees.
Participate in Trauma Informed Care (TIC) initiatives to include training, workgroups, project assignments, etc., that are launched or implemented in order to achieve and/or maintain certification as a TIC organization.
Recognize the significance of a data-driven organization that adheres to expanded policies and practices in the area of data governance. Learn the distinct and different roles to include: Data Trustees, Data Domain Stewards, Data System Custodians, Data Stewards, and Data Users. Effectively collaborate with the various data roles as needed on a daily basis or in a project capacity.
Employees are expected to use Generative AI solutions ethically and responsibly.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Behavioral Competencies
This position requires the incumbent to exhibit the following behavioral skills
Values Driven | Demonstrates an understanding of the values (Compassion, Equity, and Excellence) and embodies the values in their work and interactions with residents, vendors, co-workers, supervisors, board members, community members, and other stakeholders.
Customer Service | Responds with Compassion in a professional manner to the expectations and needs of internal and external customers; is friendly and helpful to all customers, fostering positive relationships while providing excellent service.
Effective Use of Information | Communicates important information to those who need to know clearly, securely, effectively, orally and/or in writing; proactively exchanges accurate and timely information.
Commitment and Continuous Improvement | Sets the standard for excellence by proactively pursuing innovation through systematic experimentation and learning. Corrects mistakes by assessing appropriate processes, proposing adjustments, and prioritizing long-term solutions.
Teamwork | Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits Compassion, objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone's efforts of Excellence; attends, supports, and participates in the organization’s team building events.
Responsiveness and Accountability | Demonstrates a high level of excellence and holds oneself personally responsible for one's own work; complies with procedures and directives and understands the importance of maintaining and managing confidential information; recognizes and anticipates issues and provides a responsive resolution in a timely manner.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Required
Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior level student in a four-year degree program pursuing a degree in Accounting or a related field.
Experience
Required
Proficient with general office software programs.
Must have a B average or better in Accounting courses.
Must have the ability to learn and use cloud applications such as the Google GSuite applications, including but not limited to Google Chrome Browser, Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Understand document sharing and collaboration in the cloud. Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, cloud-accessible applications including but not limited to One Drive, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, or MAC or PC desktop equivalent, is acceptable.
Successful completion of a criminal history background check, education, and work history verification, and drug screening test.
License + Certificates
Required
Texas Class “C” driver’s license at the time of placement and insurable by the organization’s fleet and liability insurance carrier.
Must have the ability to earn certifications as required by assigned tasks.
Technical Skills
To perform this job successfully, the employee should have familiarity with or a willingness to learn and/or acquire:
Knowledge of requirements for managing Federal Grants and Capital Fund Program (CFP) Grants.
Knowledge of the financing, operations, and legal structure of LIHTC developments.
Knowledge of real estate finance structures, including development, construction permanent loans, bond financing, and applicable legal documents.
Public speaking and presentation skills.
Real estate analytical skills (net present values, capitalization rates, valuation techniques, sources/uses, and evaluation of pro forma projections.
Ability to work with complex information, policies, and procedures.
Must have the ability to think and work from both the macro and micro levels.
Investor/owner mentality.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task and shift direction easily.
Self-starting personality that can work well with limited direction.
Personal style that is easily adaptive to different cultures and styles of transacting business.
Oral and written skills.
Unquestioned integrity.
Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Suite in order to transition effectively to the Google Platform.
Knowledge of GAAP and GASB.
Ability to work on collaborative projects with tight timelines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. Daily movements include sitting, standing, operating computers and other office equipment, walking and moving about the office and/or community property, and attending onsite and offsite meetings. The employee must be able to complete data entry, utilize various portals, and communicate via email and verbally via telephone. Will need the ability to walk large properties and climb stairs. The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Office Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
High level of interaction with external/internal clients.
May be transferred or be required to work at different properties or sites for interim periods in order to support business needs.
Outside Environment
Subject to environmental elements when conducting visits to various sites or participating in outside events.
ADA Statement
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will make reasonable accommodations to the known disability of a qualified applicant or employee to enable people with disabilities to enjoy equal employment opportunities if it would not impose an “undue hardship” on the operation of the employer’s business.
Ethics
As a public agency, the organization is committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards. Applicants selected for employment are expected to perform work responsibilities with the highest degree of integrity, professionalism, and honesty to merit the respect of our co-workers, clients, partners, vendors, and the general public. Applicants selected for employment are also expected to serve the public with dedication, concern, courtesy, and responsiveness.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Opportunity Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information, marital status, veteran status, arrest record or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Opportunity Home is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.
DisclaimerThe above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This position specification is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this position specification at any time without notice.
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