2024 Summer Intern - Accounting

Purpose of Position

Interns will perform meaningful work alongside other talented professionals gaining insight to FlightSafety International’s culture and business philosophy. This paid internship is a 11-week program beginning on May 28, 2024 and ending on August 02, 2024. 40 hours per week will be expected of each intern.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Understands the overall concept of the company, including the brand, customer, product goals, and all other aspects of service.
• Rotates through our divisions of responsibility and provides ideas to grow and improve the business.
• Accepts designated, business-focus projects to research, propose ideas and solutions, and present final project during the internship.
• Provide suggestions to management for improving customer service and internal processes.
• Learns and becomes proficient on internal software systems.
• Provide a timely, relevant, and accurate reporting and analysis of financial performance compared against historical budgeted, and forecasted results to facilitate decision-making and achievement of the budget and strategic plan
• Work with Department Managers on budget and forecasts, including ongoing monitoring of performance and ad-hoc analyses related to their function. 
• Identify, assess and communicate issues affecting profitability. 

Minimum Education

• Must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, working towards an accounting degree.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application. Must be submitted on resume.

Minimum Experience

• Fundamental knowledge of computer programs, techniques, and concepts for the area of application.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree (prefer rising undergraduate junior or senior)
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application. Must be submitted on resume.
• Task-oriented, organized, and conscientious.
• Clear, professional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, positive, personable, and ability to develop relationships.
• Must be proficient in EXCEL, Word, Outlook.
• Must be comfortable with Excel spreadsheets, tracking, and analysis.
• Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered 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.