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Accounting Intern

Published
February 3, 2025
Location
Chicago, IL

Description

Description:
J. A. Watts, Inc. (JWI) is a woman-owned professional services firm that believes in treating its clients and employees like family at every level of our company. Our family culture is what we're known for, and we work to stay true to who we are. That's how we manage our projects and how we recruit THE Best People in our industry. Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do we, which makes us stronger together.

This role will support document scanning and filing, with additional responsibilities related to general office relocation support. They will assist in digitizing and organizing documents, ensuring they are properly stored, and helping with the logistics of our office move. This is a temporary position, working 2 days a week (Thursday and Friday), 6 hours per day, for the month of February 2025. It offers hands-on experience in office administration, document management, and relocation tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities
Support department objectives, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of company policyManage document storage and retention processPerform data entry and maintain data integrity in Accounting systemsScan physical documents and convert them into digital formats (PDF, JPEG, etc.)Accurately file documents, ensuring proper labeling and categorizationProvide general office relocation support, including packing and moving files, equipment, and suppliesProperly handle employee requests through responsiveness, follow-up, and escalation to appropriate partiesPerform other duties as required/directedRequirements:Working towards a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fieldExperience with Microsoft Office programsExcellent organizational and time management skillsDetail-oriented with strong writing and communication skillsAbility to balance multiple priorities, work effectively in a team environment and meet deadlines Must be able to lift filing boxes weighing up to 40 pounds for the office relocation Self-starter
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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