Job Information
Consolidated Electrical Distributors Intern - Accounting & Finance in Irving, Texas
Summary
Job title: Intern - Accounting & Finance
Job ID: 202596130001
Department: General Ledger Accounting
Location: TX-Irving
Description
Summary:
Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) is a private company dedicated to providing quality service in the electrical distribution market. Since its establishment in 1957, CED has become a recognized leader in the electrical industry and now has over 600 locations nationwide. CED specializes in electrical consumer goods for residential, commercial, and industrial markets; and, through a uniquely independent business model, has sustained long-term growth.
This position will work alongside experienced financial teams to learn several aspects of financial management in the electrical wholesale industry.
Reports to: TBD
Minimum Qualifications:
Self starter
Rising college student in business related major
Ability to discreetly handle confidential and sensitive matters
Detail oriented
Conscientious and dependable
Preferred Qualifications:
N/A
Working Conditions:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This position may require sitting and working at a computer workstation for extended periods. Filing duties require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Exact conditions will vary based on the intern's current rotation.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Essential Job Functions:
Intern Schedule Outline (up to 10 weeks)
The Intern schedule will include working within the Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Internal Audit for 8 – 10 weeks. CED may schedule shorter timeframes (1/2 day to 1 day) to meet with other Service Center Departments for a more comprehensive understanding of the business. These other areas may include Payroll, Benefits, Credit, Tax, Loss Control, Real Estate, IT, Supplier Relations, Management Training, Legal, and Fleet. All departments are at 1920 Westridge Drive, except for Credit for which the address is denoted below.
Accounting and Accounts Payable 6 - 8 weeks
Fixed asset review, data entry and filing
Assist in preparation of bank or other balance sheet reconciliations
Assist in preparation of journal entries
Review general ledger reports for accuracy
Conduct competitor analysis
Support the external audit process
Review expense reimbursements for proper support and coding
Assist in review of new leases and lease amendments
Internal Audit 2 weeks
Review/organization of inventory observation work papers
Receiving, logging, and filing of incoming electronic work papers
Contact Profit Centers regarding submittal of information
Assist auditors testing inventory reconciliations
Assist in conducting vendor statement, open debit memo, duplicate payment and / or other ad hoc audits.
Potential additional exposure, if deemed appropriate
Benefits / Payroll Departments
Create and complete employee onboarding and/or termination events
Research and complete off cycle bonus/commission payments
Gather data for bi-weekly payroll submission
Credit (Fort Worth Credit Office)
Location: 3117 Buda, Forth Worth, TX 76135
Assist with cash applications including deposits, EFTs, cash/COD sales, and general ledger adjustments
Assist Credit Manager with full process of new account set-up
Visit with Profit Center Manager to discuss day-to-day interactions and relationship with the Credit Office
Observe processes for lien protection and collection activities
CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran