Accounting Intern

Description

Founded in Parma, Italy in 1983 by the Bollati Family, Davines group started as a research laboratory, producing high-end hair care products for renowned cosmetic companies worldwide. After a decade of honing our expertise, the company began creating its own brand of Davines hair care products exclusively for salons, and in 1996 founded Comfort Zone skin care for premier spas. Since the beginning, they’ve focused on crafting quality products that are scientifically engineered to work and express their distinctive style and spirit.

More than two decades later, the Davines Group community spans over 90 countries, with headquarters in Parma and New York City, Paris, London, Mexico City, Hong Kong and Deventer (Holland), followed by thousands of salons and spas and hundreds upon hundreds of passionate clients. Their roots are firmly planted in their beginnings as a family-owned research laboratory guided by the same desire for quality products with a sustainable and ethical approach.

Davines North America’s corporate accounting department, located in New York City, New York is offering a part-time paid internship during the year and potentially continuing a paid part-time/full-time basis in the future. The internship program will provide the student with relevant skills in a variety of accounting functions via on-the-job training.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verifies information and maintains accounts receivable reports including but not limited to monthly sales, open invoices, and aging reports;
• Guides and supervises complaint resolutions; verifies customer satisfaction through verbal and written communication;
• Ensures timely and accurate processing of accounts payable; receives, verifies, and posts accounts payable invoices into accounting system;
• Interacts with vendors and department managers when processing a resolution of account discrepancies;
• Receives credit card receipts and reconciles against corporate credit cards on a monthly basis;
• Follows up on account statements and other discrepancies regarding payment of accounts; serves as liaison between departments and vendors in the resolution of administrative problems and inquiries;
• Reviews, audits, and processes employee expense reimbursements; verifies accuracy of expenses and adherence to company policies;
• Maintains accounting department files and records;
• Enters information into accounting data entry system;
• Assists with month-end close and runs monthly reports as required;
• Answers, screens, and directs incoming telephone calls;
• Sorts and distributes internal and external mail;
• Performs general clerical duties including but not limited to filing, photocopying;
• Provide clerical support for Sales Tax reporting;
• Complete special projects as needed and other duties assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited local University, with a major in Accounting. Junior or Senior level, with current GPA of 3.0 or above;
• Strong technical and organizational skills in addition to excellent written and verbal communication skills, in a professional environment;
• A high level of integrity, accuracy, dependability, enthusiasm, and confidentiality;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint);
• Position will require a minimum of 20 hours per week;
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without Visa sponsorship.

TIME COMMITMENT:

• Hours of operation are 8:45am and 5:30pm Monday thru Friday
• Must be available to work up to 20 hours per week during academic year

BENEFITS:

• Receive direct supervision from the Director of Accounting;
• Participate in professional training offered to all employees;
• Engage in employee events, such as company picnic;
• Build resume and explore career options;
• Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace;
• Academic credit will be available to qualifying students who receive approval of their university;
• Flexible scheduling to allow for finals and changes in class schedule;
• Upon successful completion of internship, will be provided with letter of recommendation.