Accounting Co-op

First Student • Cincinnati, OH • 6h ago

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

Additional Job Description

Job Description:

The General Ledger Accounting Intern will play an integral role in supporting the accounting team by assisting with general ledger maintenance and account reconciliation. This internship is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to corporate accounting, focusing on the accuracy and integrity of financial records. The intern will work closely with senior accountants and other finance professionals, gaining insight into the company's financial processes, systems, and reporting procedures.

As part of the general ledger team, you will participate in daily accounting functions such as posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and additional ad-hoc projects. You will assist with the First Student month-end closing processes, ensuring that financial data is properly classified and in compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and company policies. This includes analyzing discrepancies, preparing correcting entries, and reviewing the accuracy of financial transactions.

The internship offers an excellent opportunity to develop technical accounting skills, and experience how the general ledger serves as the backbone of an organization's financial reporting. You will gain hands-on experience with accounting software and financial reporting tools, providing you with practical skills that will be valuable in any future accounting or finance role.

Details:

Hybrid

Full Time

08/25/2025-12/05/2025

Skills:

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Microsoft Excel

Work Independently and Within a Team

School Year:

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Masters

Major Groups:

Accounting

Finance & Financial Management

Business Administration and Management

GPA:

Above 3.0

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf .

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