Accounting Internship (Summer 2017) - Full-time / Part-time

Req ID: 63321

Love's College Intern Program

The Love's college internship program is frequently referred to as the best in Oklahoma City. This rapidly growing program provides opportunities for students in multiple areas of the business to receive employee level experience, not just busy work. Students gain valuable knowledge that they can't get in a classroom; they are guided through proper etiquette of a professional corporate setting. With a high percentage of full time offers, Love's takes the time to invest not only in the students, but in their future.

 

Over the course of the summer, Love's interns also participate in the following activities:

• Tour of multiple business operations
• Q&A sessions with executives
• Participation in Greater Grads: InternOKC
• Community volunteering activities
• Social/Networking events
• Classroom skills based training
• Mentor program
• Structured performance feedback
• Formal presentation to Love's leadership

 

Accounting Internship

Basic Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to assist the accounting department in day to day accounting functions for Love's and Affiliated Companies.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist with month-end financial reports
• Post journal entries
• Assist with auditors
• Assist with various budget cycles
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
• Understanding and documenting the Company's control environment
• Provide quality compliance and administrative support to the department
• Completion of various regulatory filings
• Interact and collaborate with other departments and operations
• Other duties assigned as needed.

 

Education & Experience:

• Education:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required
• Currently enrolled in four year university program, a sophomore level or above (pursing a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance).

• Experience:

• Past Internship experience a plus but not necessary

 

Skills & Physical Demands:

• Skills:

• Hard Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft office and have completed Accounting I and II coursework
• Soft Skills: Keen attention to detail, strong oral and verbal communication skills, organization skills, and team player

• Typical Physical Demands:

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

 

 

Job Function(s): Accounting and Finance

Founded in 1964 by Tom Love, Love's Family of Companies is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and remains entirely family owned and operated. With more than 300 locations in 40 states, Love's approximate growth rate is 20 stores per year. Love's has consistently ranked in the top 10 on Forbes' Magazine's annual listing of America's largest privately held companies. From the first filling station in Watonga, Oklahoma, the Love's commitment has remained the same: "Clean Places, Friendly Faces."