Intern, Accounting

THE OPPORTUNITY:

*Must be able to commute to our Global Headquarters building in Chicago, IL to work onsite at least once a week*

The Accounting intern will gain valuable business experience during their pursuit of an accounting or finance degree. In this role, you will be receive hands-on training within a fast-growing technology company! The result is a more enriched college experience that should better prepare you for future endeavors in the accounting and finance fields.

The hours for this position are anticipated to be at minimum 15 hours per week during the school term, and potentially up to 40 hours per week over summer/winter breaks. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key Responsibilities include:

• Daily Cash Receipts Processing and Reporting
• Cash reconciliation
• Customer Database updating
• General Office tasks—filing and mailings
• Assist in special projects and analysis as time permits

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Skills & Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a related degree or certification from a community college, technical college or university and in good academic standing at time the internship begins.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Effective team player, quick learner, and self-motivated
• Must be able to commute to our Global Headquarters building in Chicago, IL (Downtown) to work onsite at least once a week during the school year and up to 3 times a week during winter/summer breaks

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Experience with operational systems, Intacct or Salesforce experience a plus
• Effective multi-tasking and prioritization skills
• Takes ownership of issues and follows though to completion

Who is VelocityEHS?

VelocityEHS is the largest and fastest-growing environmental, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability software company in the world. Relied on by more than 10 million users worldwide to drive operational excellence and achieve outstanding outcomes, VelocityEHS is the global leader in true SaaS enterprise EHS & ESG technology. The VelocityEHS Accelerate^® Platform is the definitive gold-standard, delivering best-in-class solutions for managing ESG, Safety, Industrial Ergonomics, Control of Work, Health, Operational Risk and Environmental Compliance.

Our customers include the world’s most esteemed Fortune 1000 corporations. From manufacturing to food & beverage, from chemicals to pharmaceuticals, we’ve worked with them at every level, from the boardroom to the shop floor. We still operate with the same start-up mentality that has made us the leading cloud EHS company and offer each and every employee the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.

The VelocityEHS team includes unparalleled industry expertise, with more certified experts in health, safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, sustainability, the environment, AI, and machine learning than any EHS software provider. Recognized by the EHS industry’s top independent analysts as a Leader in the Verdantix 2023 Green Quadrant Analysis—VelocityEHS is committed to industry thought leadership and to accelerating the pace of innovation through its software solutions and vision. Its privacy and security protocols, which include SOC2 Type II attestation, are among the most stringent in the industry.

What are the benefits and perks of working at VelocityEHS?

You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights for eligible employees, or you can review all our perks and benefits by visiting our career page!

• Generous time off programs
• Medical/dental coverage, retirement (with employer match)
• Parental leave plans for all family types
• Job shadowing programs and one-on-one coaching opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education, advanced degrees, and certifications
• Remote-first and flexible work schedule to fit your family’s needs
• Monthly stipend to make your home office more comfortable, productive, and successful
• Corporate wellness and personalized preventative mental health care programs
• Summer Fridays (Memorial Day through Labor Day enjoy a 6-hour workday every Friday)

We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. VelocityEHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous/Native American status, or disability. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [email protected]

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. VelocityEHS does not accept unsolicited headhunters and agency resumes. VelocityEHS will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with VelocityEHS.

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