Description
GarageCo is a leading residential and commercial garage door services company backed by Gridiron Capital. We partner with exceptional garage door dealers around the country. Our GarageCo team is comprised of entrepreneurs and senior operating executives within service-based industries who have collectively completed over 100 partnerships throughout their careers.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting and Finance Intern to join our dynamic team. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of accounting and finance, including monthly close work papers, acquisition integration, ERP implementation, and financial planning and analysis. The intern will work closely with our finance team and gain valuable insights into corporate finance operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of monthly close work papers, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, and assist in the preparation of financial statements.
- Help with the review and verification of financial data, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Support the finance team in the integration of acquisitions, including the alignment of accounting processes and systems.
- Assist in the analysis of financial data from acquired entities to ensure proper consolidation.
- Help document and implement best practices for the integration process.
- Assist in the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
- Collaborate with the finance team to gather and document business requirements for the ERP system.
- Support data migration activities, including data cleansing and validation.
- Help test the ERP system to ensure it meets the business requirements and functions correctly.
- Update and maintain financial models used for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
- Prepare presentations and reports for internal stakeholders, summarizing financial analysis and findings.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous internship or work experience in accounting or finance.
- Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle).
- Knowledge of acquisition processes and financial integration.
- Familiarity with ERP systems
Details
- Duration – six months, starting on or around August 1st
- Remote – with opportunities to come into the NY office
- Location – NY, NJ, CT, PA (preferably)
- Pay – Co-Op (Credits through school)
- Time – 20-40 hours a week
Core Values
At GarageCo we base our actions on the following core values and request the same from all Team Members:
- Teamwork – we operate as a team and succeed together.
- Grit – we have the courage, strength, and character to persevere.
- Sincerity – we are transparent and trustworthy.
- Development – we strive for continuous improvement, both professionally and personally.
We are an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer.