Accounting & Finance Intern Job Listing at Charter Schools USA in Fort Lauderdale, FL (Job ID 27346)

Description

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest ­performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As an Accounting & Finance Intern, you will support the accounting team to ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. This internship offers hands-on experience in financial analysis, documentation, and process improvement.

How You Will Impact Education

Instruction/Education Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial and audit documentation.
• Analyze and reconcile financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support the identification and resolution of discrepancies in financial records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline audit processes.
• Conduct research on regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Participate in internal control assessments and risk evaluations.
• Prepare reports and presentations for audit readiness reviews.
• Prepare PO trackers for the FL schools by incorporating budget amounts for controllable expense.
• Assist with uploading school budgets to the Epicenter.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.
• Help with preparing reports for monthly or quarterly financial reviews.
• Assist with populating formulas in accounting software to support the updating of financial forecasts.

Required Qualifications and Skills

1. Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; supports company's goals and strategic priorities.
2. Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.
3. Demonstrates ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
4. Establishes a set of operating principles and routines, driving projects to completion, while insisting on highest level of quality.
5. Ability to consistently be at work, to arrive on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance.
6. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Strives to research, evaluate, and implement best practices.
7. Establishes excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; demonstrates high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
8. Demonstrates excellent oral (including presentations), written, interpersonal (active listening), skills and ability in negotiating and influencing, great phone etiquette.
9. Good knowledge of company and departmental policies and procedures.
10. Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law.

Job Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Basic understanding of financial principles and audit processes.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual office working conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met 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.

• No physical exertion required.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is non-exempt subject to the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.