ACCOUNTANT/ACCOUNTING INTERN

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a curious problem solver interested in supporting local communities? If so, then Merina+Co is the place for you. We are currently looking for strong, motivated individuals to join us as a Consulting Intern as part of our Advisory Services team. At Merina+Co, you would be joining a challenging, yet supportive environment as part of an innovative, self-motivated, and collaborative team.

Located in Tualatin, Oregon, we are a firm that focuses on helping governmental organizations improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. We focus on our clients' wants while understanding their needs. Our size allows for us to maintain an open and relaxed atmosphere and we appreciate the importance of balancing a rewarding career with a satisfying personal life. We are a certified women owned small business with access to the resources, experience, and professional knowledge base of a national organization while still providing the level of service and attention that only a locally owned, independent firm can offer. As you search for your next career opportunity, you'll be glad you joined us at Merina+Co.

JOB DUTIES

Assist in the execution of day-to-day activities of client engagements including finance and accounting assistance, financial and/or performance audits, agreed upon procedures, etc. Duties may include:

  • Developing an understanding of the firm’s quality control policies and procedures and adherence to such policies and procedures.

  • Apply principles of accounting to assist in analyzing financial information and helping to prepare financial reports.

  • Assist in analyzing and reviewing financial information.

  • Assists staff on varying types of engagements and preparing workpapers for review.

  • Identify opportunities for improvement and develop specific recommendations.

  • Manage competing deadlines and workloads in a fast environment.

  • Assist in planning and project management activities.

YOU MAY BE A GOOD FIT IF:

  • You have an interest in applying accounting principles to helping local governments make a difference in their communities.

  • You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • You build rapport and trust with clients and teammates easily.

  • You are comfortable with open-ended and challenging assignments.

  • You enjoy collecting and analyzing information and perspectives in order to identify pertinent themes and observations.

  • You enjoy problem solving and critical thinking.

  • You recognize and understand interpersonal and group dynamics.

  • You are excited by the opportunity to work on a wide variety of tasks and assignments.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Working towards completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting at an accredited college/university.

  • Working towards eligibility to sit for the CPA exam

  • 0-5 years professional and/or project experience in accounting or a related field.

  • Experience in government operations is a plus, but not required.

  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information, strong ethics and integrity

  • Previous training and/or education in any of the following additional areas: communications, business analysis, finance, economics, project management, business information systems or public administration.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work performed in an office environment. Exposed to repetitive motions due to usage of computers on a daily basis. May have to sit for prolonged periods of time. May be required to lift up to 30lbs on occasion.

To apply submit the form below along with your resume and cover letter.