Intern - Payroll and General Accounting

Description

The intern hired for this position should expect to learn our IFS timekeeping and UKG SaaS payroll systems and assist the payroll team with weekly responsibilities. The intern will work closely with payroll team members and periodically interface with HR, other employees, or managers for information. Other assigned work may include researching withholding requirements, responding to state or federal notices, and internal audits of employee data. Additionally, this position will share time assisting the Financial Controller with basic general accounting duties which may include reconciliations, research and journal entries.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

· Applicants should be business majors, pursuing an accounting, finance or human resources or related major

· Must be available to work on average 15 hours per week year-round. Unpaid time off during finals, breaks or other periods is acceptable. Hours may be longer when the student is available, as during summer breaks

· Student must be in good standing with an accredited college/university

· Must have achieved at least sophomore status

· Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

· U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

· Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Knowledge of computer navigation, Windows based

· Strong desire to learn and develop

· Intermediate Excel skills based on use of formulas and pivot tables or aptitude to learn

· Emotional maturity to manage sensitive data confidentially

· Self-directed learning to seek answers on the UKG Community portal

· Attention to detail and accuracy

· Good verbal and written communication skills

· Should understand basic accounting principles consistent with Accounting I or II classes

· A team focus to meet critical timelines

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Essential Functions

· Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a professional manner

· Continue to develop payroll knowledge and utilize the resources available

· Secure sensitive employee data

· Provide support to the payroll and financial accounting teams by completing assigned work accurately and timely

· Gain an understanding of system functionality and process flows and create or edit documentation

· Raise questions and concerns quickly for resolution

· Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

Extended periods of sitting and working in front of a computer. If assigned to a manufacturing project, extended periods of standing , loud noises, and walking will be encountered. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment (could also be called “Work Conditions”)

Typically, office environment can be expected. Occasional site visits may require adapting to changing weather conditions.

About Us

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.

PowerSecure is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This position is not open to third party recruiters.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Operating Company: PowerSecure