Accounting Co-op/ Intern (Fall 2017)

Job Description:

Battelle is guided by a founding mission. We invest our knowledge, talents and resources, helping our customers achieve their most important goals. We apply scientific rigor and creativity, succeeding where others may fail and we invest in our communities, making the world better for generations to come. All of us share a common purpose: to solve the greatest challenges of today and tomorrow.

Our 22,000 employees work at the forefront of scientific innovation to tackle critical challenges in security, human health, manufacturing, energy and environmental management. Battelle’s work is grounded in the belief that science, technology and a passion for excellence can make industries more competitive and the world a better place.

We are currently seeking a part- time Accounting Intern/Co-op for the 2017/2018 school year . This position is located in Columbus, Ohio . We are seeking a student who can work part-time throughout the school year (about 15-20 hours per week).

PRIMARY FUNCTION

We strive for work assignments that are educational and meaningful. We recognize that work experience relating to the student’s career goal can be beneficial to the student in obtaining permanent employment upon graduation. The intern’s duties will be of a nature similar to duties that would be assigned to a full-time employee.

Our Accounting interns interact with various groups across Battelle, including technical staff, Legal, and Finance. They will be immersed in Battelle’s culture, and will have opportunities to learn about all that the company has to offer. Successful candidates will need to apply knowledge and a keen attention to detail to complete assignments with a high degree of accuracy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting interns will have an opportunity to learn the methods, tasks and objectives within the department in their day-to-day support of Battelle’s operations and business strategy.

Typical Accounting Intern assignments include:

• Perform assigned general ledger reconciliations and research outstanding items
• Assist with monthly financial close process, including preparing and recording journal entries
• Assist with documentation of internal controls
• Will work with various members of the accounting team as well as other staff within the finance group
• Perform other duties as requested by manager
  

THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) and a Junior in grade level
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to demonstrate good organization, communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
• Must be flexible with a high commitment to achieve deadlines
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances

BENEFITS

Battelle is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or sexual orientation. For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers

For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers