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Intern - Accounting & Finance

Consolidated Electrical Distributors • Irving, TX • 4h ago

Summary

Job title: Intern - Accounting & Finance

Job ID: 202596130001

Department: General Ledger Accounting

Location: TX-Irving

Description

Summary:

Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) is a private company dedicated to providing quality service in the electrical distribution market. Since its establishment in 1957, CED has become a recognized leader in the electrical industry and now has over 600 locations nationwide. CED specializes in electrical consumer goods for residential, commercial, and industrial markets; and, through a uniquely independent business model, has sustained long-term growth.

This position will work alongside experienced financial teams to learn several aspects of financial management in the electrical wholesale industry.

Reports to: TBD

Minimum Qualifications:

Self starter

Rising college student in business related major

Ability to discreetly handle confidential and sensitive matters

Detail oriented

Conscientious and dependable

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

Working Conditions:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This position may require sitting and working at a computer workstation for extended periods. Filing duties require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Exact conditions will vary based on the intern's current rotation.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Essential Job Functions:

Intern Schedule Outline (up to 10 weeks)

The Intern schedule will include working within the Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Internal Audit for 8 - 10 weeks. CED may schedule shorter timeframes (1/2 day to 1 day) to meet with other Service Center Departments for a more comprehensive understanding of the business. These other areas may include Payroll, Benefits, Credit, Tax, Loss Control, Real Estate, IT, Supplier Relations, Management Training, Legal, and Fleet. All departments are at 1920 Westridge Drive, except for Credit for which the address is denoted below.

Accounting and Accounts Payable 6 - 8 weeks

Fixed asset review, data entry and filing

Assist in preparation of bank or other balance sheet reconciliations

Assist in preparation of journal entries

Review general ledger reports for accuracy

Conduct competitor analysis

Support the external audit process

Review expense reimbursements for proper support and coding

Assist in review of new leases and lease amendments

Internal Audit 2 weeks

Review/organization of inventory observation work papers

Receiving, logging, and filing of incoming electronic work papers

Contact Profit Centers regarding submittal of information

Assist auditors testing inventory reconciliations

Assist in conducting vendor statement, open debit memo, duplicate payment and / or other ad hoc audits.

Potential additional exposure, if deemed appropriate

Benefits / Payroll Departments

Create and complete employee onboarding and/or termination events

Research and complete off cycle bonus/commission payments

Gather data for bi-weekly payroll submission

Credit (Fort Worth Credit Office)

Location: 3117 Buda, Forth Worth, TX 76135

Assist with cash applications including deposits, EFTs, cash/COD sales, and general ledger adjustments

Assist Credit Manager with full process of new account set-up

Visit with Profit Center Manager to discuss day-to-day interactions and relationship with the Credit Office

Observe processes for lien protection and collection activities

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran