Summer Intern - Accounting - VPG Enterprise
Harvey, LA 70058
About the Job
VPG Construction is seeking an Accounting Summer Intern.
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Supports Accounting by participating in the day-to-day activities of the department. Assignments are made for specific tasks based on the needs of the department, including data entry, general accounting or bookkeeping tasks, preparation of documents, spreadsheets, copies, filing etc.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education required of the position
Pursuing undergraduate or master's degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field.
GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
The ideal candidate would be located within fifty miles from the business unit.
Junior or Senior candidate required.
Minimum experience required of the position
Some work experience preferred.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position
General business and accounting knowledge. Initiative-taker with strong analytical and communication skills; Must be proficient in MS office tools - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Excellent organizational skills; Strong and positive team attitude and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize work and to handle multiple tasks; Ability to understand scope and objective of each assignment.
Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:
General business and accounting knowledge. Initiative-taker with strong analytical and communication skills; Must be proficient in MS office tools - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Excellent organizational skills; Strong and positive team attitude and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize work and to handle multiple tasks; Ability to understand scope and objective of each assignment.
Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position: None
Primary Location: Harvey, Louisiana
Job Function: Students / Early Careers
FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Number of Openings: 1
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please see statements below.
EEO Statement: VPG Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The VPG Construction expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.
Accessibility: VPG provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, V expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. VPG Construction will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Supports Accounting by participating in the day-to-day activities of the department. Assignments are made for specific tasks based on the needs of the department, including data entry, general accounting or bookkeeping tasks, preparation of documents, spreadsheets, copies, filing etc.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports the Accounting Department with day-to-day tasks assigned by Senior Accountant.
- Data Entry
- Prepares documents, spreadsheets, presentations, interoffice correspondence, and copies.
- Conducts follow-ups in a detailed fashion.
- Handles multiple assignments and works within deadlines.
- Is proactive in forwarding work issues to the appropriate managers/supervisors. Works in a team.
- Filing
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education required of the position
Pursuing undergraduate or master's degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field.
GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
The ideal candidate would be located within fifty miles from the business unit.
Junior or Senior candidate required.
Minimum experience required of the position
Some work experience preferred.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position
General business and accounting knowledge. Initiative-taker with strong analytical and communication skills; Must be proficient in MS office tools - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Excellent organizational skills; Strong and positive team attitude and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize work and to handle multiple tasks; Ability to understand scope and objective of each assignment.
Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:
General business and accounting knowledge. Initiative-taker with strong analytical and communication skills; Must be proficient in MS office tools - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Excellent organizational skills; Strong and positive team attitude and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize work and to handle multiple tasks; Ability to understand scope and objective of each assignment.
Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position: None
Primary Location: Harvey, Louisiana
Job Function: Students / Early Careers
FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Number of Openings: 1
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please see statements below.
EEO Statement: VPG Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The VPG Construction expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.
Accessibility: VPG provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, V expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. VPG Construction will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
VPG PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT:
VPG will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, VPG Construction expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. VPG Construction will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
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