Internship - Finance - (Spring / Summer 2018)

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* Spring Internships are approximately from January 2018 – May 2018.

* Summer Internships are approximately from June 2018 – August 2018.

Internship Opportunities Commonly Available :

Operational Finance / Accounting

The Finance Internship will allow the intern to apply classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios. The intern will gain skills and experience necessary for a successful career in Finance. Specific duties will vary and may include:
- Assistance with cost tracking, vendor payment management, monthly financial reporting, and ad-hoc analysis
- Assistance with month end closing procedures, consolidation of financial statements, invoicing, recording of journal entries, updating roll-forward schedules, creating and maintaining standard operating procedures, and vendor follow up
- Assistance with audit requests, updating accounts payable logs, invoice reconciliation, and financial updates
- Assistance with weekly financial/accounting reporting and analysis, tracking and valuation of Intellectual Property project, and support for various month end closing duties
Tax

The Tax Division intern will assist with daily support of the department while gaining an understanding of how taxability of assets affects the Company. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
- Assisting with sales tax analysis
- Assisting with property tax filing
- Assisting with audit of fixed assets for property tax purposes
- Assisting with applicable ad-hoc projects and requests (i.e. responses to notices, sales tax filings, taxable income calculations, etc.)

EDUCATION:

In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Sophomore or above.
Recent graduates will not be eligible for this program.
Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA is preferred.
An official transcript may be required upon request.
Preferred majors include: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics
Preferred coursework completed: Taxation, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting

EXPERIENCE:

Prior internship experience related to position is preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Preferable skills for success in role includes but not limited to:

Must be efficient in Microsoft Office Programs with a strong proficiency in Excel.
Knowledge of basic principles of Accounting and Financial Analysis
Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities and organization.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Superior written & verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adhere to deadlines.
Ability to work autonomously and/or in teams.
Consistent attendance.

Please note the following:

Universal Orlando does not provide housing. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

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