Tax and Accounting Intern

Davidson Kempner•New York, NY

5h•$35 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking to hire an undergraduate student majoring in tax or accounting to join us as a Tax and Accounting Intern. The successful candidate should be able to work part-time (1-2 days per week) during the academic year and transition to full-time employment over the summer. You will be supporting both the Tax, Fund Accounting and Corporate Accounting teams by working on cross-functional tasks, including but limited to: Identify exceptions and issues affecting accounting records and drive resolution Reconcile internal records to our fund administrator and other service providers Provide support for annual audits and compliance reporting Provide administration support (ad-hoc services) for all teams Facilitate the organization and management of internal and external documentation Organize and respond to inquiries and notices from jurisdictions

Requirements

GPA of 3.5 or higher in major
Preferred Majors: Accounting
Current Junior year
Strong Excel skills
Familiar with Outlook and Sharepoint
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Self-motivated, responsible and reliable
Analytical, grasps data relationships and information logic
Organized and able to handle multiple priorities
Collaborative; team player
Attention to details and to customer/client needs

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in Accounting a plus

Responsibilities

Identify exceptions and issues affecting accounting records and drive resolution
Reconcile internal records to our fund administrator and other service providers
Provide support for annual audits and compliance reporting
Provide administration support (ad-hoc services) for all teams
Facilitate the organization and management of internal and external documentation
Organize and respond to inquiries and notices from jurisdictions