Job Title: Accounting Intern
Company: GPFS is the fund administrator of choice for a wide range of clients in the US, UK, and EU. Every day, with every decision and every client interaction, our values serve as guideposts, to improve the quality of our work, and strengthen our employee and client relationships.
As a business that is all about people; culture isn’t an initiative, it’s an innate value that’s critical to every decision we make. At GPFS, people come first.
At GPFS, diversity is a source of strength, both from our people and ideas. GPFS is a collaborative team-oriented organization where we support each other both personally and professionally. Our culture is defined by our behavior, our curiosity and our support of innovative ideas and perspectives.
Our inclusive culture supports and encourages our team members to try new things, share ideas openly and always ask the question why. It brings us together and makes the team stronger by inspiring all to connect, belong and thrive.
Location: Latham, NY
Job Type: Part-time (16-20 hours per week)
This is a paid internship opportunity
As an Intern, you’ll gain the insights and financial training you need to get your career started. This is a paid internship, designed to give you hands-on experience. You’ll work alongside some of the best in the industry, assisting in the preparation and analysis of financial statements for private equity funds and other departments. As an intern, you’ll participate in several projects.
You will be assigned an accounting mentor to help you build on your classroom learning and develop lifelong skills.
Summary of essential job functions
- Perform weekly cash analysis for client accounts
- Assist in the preparation of month bank reconciliations.
- Participate in compiling financial statements for clients
- Assist in preparing client and investor reports
- Assist in the day to day activities of fund accounting
- Special projects as assigned
Minimum requirements
- Must be a full-time matriculating student in an accounting or related program
- Junior or Senior preferred
- Prior internship a plus
- Motivated to learn
Abilities required
- Excel knowledge
- Strong communication skills, including written, listening and presentation abilities
- Solid attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Proficient in MS Outlook and Excel
GPFS Vision
Our purpose is to create enduring relationships with our employees and clients by constantly delivering exceptional opportunities and service.
GPFS Value Statement
Investing in people and culture
Core Values
Camaraderie: Being supportive of one another and celebrating each other’s successes.
Excellence: Consistently delivering exceptional work and going above and beyond
Empowerment: Fostering a deep sense of agency and ownership over one’s choices and actions
Innovation: The drive to think differently and solve problems creatively
Inclusion: Recognizing individual’s unique strengths and perspectives with mutual trust and respect
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