Intern I - Business and Finance

Title: Intern I - Business and Finance

Employee Classification: Clerical & Secretarial

Institution: System Office

Department: Business and Finance Service Center

Campus Location: Tennessee Board of Regents System Office

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Senior Accountant, this paid Intern will assist with accounting and finance projects within the Service Center.

This position may have the opportunity to work remote within the state of Tennessee but with periodic visits to the TBR System Office (Nashville, TN) at the employee's expense.

Job Duties

• 65% - Assist with accounting entries and other accounting functions. - (Essential)
• 20% - Assist Senior Accountant with the day-to-day activities related to grant or special appropriation fund tracking and reporting. - (Essential)
• 15% - Assist with special projects as assigned by the Senior Accountant or Director of TCAT Accounting. - (Marginal)

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled as an undergraduate in a two-year or four-year program of study in the fields of accounting, finance, or related field.
• A minimum of one (1) year coursework.
• Ability to travel to and from the Tennessee Board of Regents office in Nashville, TN (occasionally) for in-office work and training.
• Internet access for remote work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of financial reporting requirements of GASB.
• Extensive progress toward a degree.
• Previous experience working within the accounting, finance, or business field either in a professional or volunteer setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Basic understanding of accounting.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions