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Form of workABOUT HAWKINS
Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributor, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands of organizations across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.
Learn more about us at www.hawkinsinc.com/careers.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Accounting/Finance Intern is responsible for various projects assigned by members of the Accounting Management team. The Intern will have the opportunity to support various functions within accounting with a focus on General Accounting and Cost Accounting. we are looking for a paid Summer 2024 Intern to complete a 10-12 week session.
Responsibilities:
General accounting activities:
- Record journal entries, including all supporting calculations
- Complete the daily/weekly/monthly bank reconciliations
- Complete select monthly account reconciliations
- Prepare, file and pay sales tax
- Record amortization of intangible assets and create quarterly summary
- Record amortization of restricted stock
- Journal entry completeness tie-out
- Shadowing opportunities include:
- External and internal financial statement preparation
- Sarbanes Oxley processes
- Accounts payable processing
- Credit and collections
Cost accounting activities:
- Review for accuracy of item freight cost adder setups and coordinate with cost accounting team to update freight adders to item costs
- Assist with item price testing for inventory valuation on purchased products
- Assist with inventory gain and loss reviews and item cycle counting
ABOUT YOU
Experience
- Previous experience not necessary
- Completed second year of college towards B.S. Degree in Accounting
Skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Self-starter
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills required
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Effective communication skills
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All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.
