Accounting Intern - Year Round

Position Overview (Summary/Objective):

This is a year-round rotational position with the ARKA Accounting Organization starting Fall 2024.  This position requires a minimum of 20 hours during the school semester and full-time during school breaks.  In this position you will support the team in the following areas:

• Accounts Payable, General Ledger and SAP Integration Testing.

You will gain exposure to various parts of the organization as the position will require you to interface with staff from variance departments, including Program Finance and Business Management as well as Supply Chain.

 

Responsibilities:

• Vendor Invoice Reconciliation
• Support month-end closing activities and reporting
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations
• Support Budget & Cost Analysis
• Integration Testing for SAP

 

Requirements: 

• Rising Sophomore or Junior working towards a degree in Accounting

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong Excel skills (V Lookup, Pivot Tables, Formulas, etc.)
• Ability to work effectively in team environment
• High attention to detail
• Strong communication skills.

 

Location:

The position is located onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT. Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We’re close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities – great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

 

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages.
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts.
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions.
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Continuing education benefit up to $25,000/year for approved programs.
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance.
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance.
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

 

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

 

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires the incumbent to access export-controlled information. If you are not a US Person, any offer is contingent upon the Company's ability to obtain a special license granting you access. This could take several months. You will not be able to begin employment until such license is obtained.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

 

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.