Accounting Assistant Intern

This is an in-person internship at Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach, located in Long Beach, CA. Farmers & Merchants Bank is a well-established financial institution dedicated to serving its community. This role is crucial for supporting the daily operations of the Finance & Accounting Department (F&A), offering the intern an opportunity to contribute directly to the bank’s financial integrity and efficiency.

The position provides valuable hands-on experience in core accounting, financial analysis, and budgeting functions within a banking environment.

• Role:
  Internship
• Location:
  
  In-person Long Beach, CA
• Pay: $16.50-$24.50 hourly
• Team:
  Finance & Accounting Department (F&A)
• Mission:
  Assists the Finance & Accounting Department with general accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, accounts payable, and office clerical functions to support the bank’s financial operations.
• Tech Stack:
  Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel

• Financial Reporting:
  Assist with the design, preparation, and ongoing maintenance of detailed Excel spreadsheets, utilizing mathematical calculations to produce various essential accounting reports and supporting documentation.
• General Ledger Management:
  Perform monthly general ledger account certifications, preparing specific Excel spreadsheets to accurately summarize and balance general ledger activity for review.
• Budgeting and Analysis:
  Analyze historical financial activity to prepare detailed budgets for various general ledger accounts, and assist in the preparation of actual versus budget reports, providing explanations for any identified variances.
• Clerical and Operational Support:
  Execute general clerical responsibilities, including organized filing, document scanning, maintaining an accurate archive boxes inventory, and handling mailing tasks, contributing to efficient office operations.
• Departmental Project Assistance:
  Provide direct support to Finance & Accounting Department team members with additional tasks and special projects as assigned, which may include supporting budgeting system upgrades through testing and validation, and preparing the monthly department closing calendar.

• Background:
  Entry-Level, High School Diploma or equivalent GED required. Foundational knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Experience:
  
  No specific prior experience required.
• Skills:
  
  Basic computer literacy with foundational knowledge of Microsoft Office, intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy.
• Bonus:
  Prior customer service experience preferred.