General Ledger Accountant Intern
Company Description
Wish is a mobile e-commerce platform that flips traditional shopping on its head. We connect hundreds of millions of people with the widest selection of delightful, surprising, and—most importantly—affordable products delivered directly to their doors. Each day on Wish, millions of customers in more than 160 countries around the world discover new products. For our over 1 million merchant partners, anyone with a good idea and a mobile phone can instantly tap into a global market.
We're fueled by creating unique products and experiences that give people access to a new type of commerce, where all are welcome. If you’ve been searching for a supportive environment to chase your curiosity and use data to investigate the questions that matter most to you, this is the place.
Job Description
An exciting and fast growing mobile commerce start-up located in downtown San Francisco is seeking a hands-on, self-motivated, and team-oriented accounting intern. We are looking for a part-time intern from May-August 2021 who will be supporting the Finance team in a variety of different areas, remotely.
What you'll be doing:
Assist with the preparation of schedules required for monthly journal entries associated Cash, Prepaid amortization, Fixed Asset depreciation.
Assist and support the general ledger accountants with the preparation of monthly reconciliation schedules.
Assist the general ledger team in documenting and updating process narratives and policies for the current fiscal year.
Assist in Coordinating meetings with department heads or owners regarding process improvements
Assist in the preparation of schedules to support inquiries from management in conjunction with the Company’s month end cycle.
Assist with Ad Hoc monthly projects.
Participate in departmental meetings with the emphasis in documenting the meetings key points.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must be someone who:
Is interested in corporate accounting
Is a proactive self-starter
Possesses a can-do attitude
Is meticulous in getting numbers right
Preferred Qualifications:
Excel proficiency is a plus
Smart, detail-oriented, and ability to exceed expectations
Flexible with the ability to work autonomously in a demanding and ambiguous environment
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Additional Information
Wish values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate based on any legally-protected class or characteristic. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let your recruiter know. For job positions in San Francisco, CA, and other locations where required, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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