Sample Internship Job Description-Finance-Corporate & Other

The following is designed to help employers in the development of a job description appropriate
for their organization and student intern. Actual activities may differ; the student and the
employer/site supervisor are encouraged to include unique activities more specific to their
individualized internship.

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Mission Statement The purpose of this internship is to prepare college juniors and
The overarching reason for seniors for entry into the business world by providing a thorough
bringing interns into your understanding of the XXXXX functions of a XXXXX organization to
organization include theory and practical application of attained knowledge.
Internship Duties Finance-Corporate & Other
(in objective form)
Common learning activities Learn the duties of escrow accounting department.
for this major are listed. Assist with balancing cases, preparing checks, disbursing
Others may be included but checks and reconciling escrow bank accounts.
80-90% of the duties must Learn duties in preparation of settlement statement.
be related to the students Communicate with lenders to coordinate pre-closing and
specific major. post-closing activities.
Cash management.
Accounts payable processing.
Accounts receivable processing.
Payroll processing and inventory control.
Financial reporting (monthly, closing, financial statement
preparation).
Assist job costing and cost allocations.
Assist with variance analysis.
Assist with management of contract budgets.

Product/Service
Understand the basic target marketing of (product or service).
Gain substantial knowledge into (our industry/field/product or
service)
Personal Development
Fill in the appropriate Develop planning, organizational and time management
terminology that is in skills.
parenthesis under the Increase knowledge of computer skills and technology.
Product/service heading. Develop team-based work competencies.
Develop interpersonal skills in order to communicate with
Personal Development employees.
skills are applicable to all Develop interpersonal skills in order to communicate with
major. More may be day-to-day business contacts through follow up calls
added. Develop interpersonal skills in order to communicate with
external clients.
Selection Criteria Local college juniors and seniors with a 3.0 GPA or better.
What kind of student are Energetic, organized and detailed skilled with todays
you looking for? Examples technology.
are listed but can be edited Active in extra -curricular activities within community and
as appropriate. campus life.
Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work
well in a team-based environment
Independent worker.
Ability to dedicate 10-15 hours per week to this intern
program.
Program Incentives The primary incentive in this program is the opportunity to
Something to entice the investigate a career opportunity in the XXXXX industry with
students to your hands on experience prior to graduation. Once completed,
opportunity! the intern will have sufficient knowledge necessary to
determine if a career in the XXXXXX industry is the right
Suggestions are provided if opportunity to pursue.
youd like to use any of You will be participating in actual campaign development and
them; just fill in for the roll out. Pre, present and post activities of the campaign to
XXXX. include but not limited to, actual follow-up and tracking of the
campaign results.
You will work directly with the XXXX Director or supervisor to
develop campaigns and effectively manage them within the
firm.
You will develop skills vitally important in todays business
environment including team-based interaction, the ability to
manage outcome without having direct authority over others,
and the capability to aid in the definition and the direction of
the local firms initiatives.
You will gain a full understanding of the day-to-day operations
of a XXXXXX organization.
Work Schedule Your work schedule will include business management
Hours/days the student will sessions, training classes and marketing sessions with your
work direct supervisor as well as other managers in the firm.
An intern should expect to spend a minimum of 10-15 hours
Possible work schedules per week in structured activities in our local office.
include those listed but On the job training will occur daily at the direction of the intern
should be negotiated with supervisor.
the student. The intern will be scheduled to work a full 10 hour day one
day each week day to be determined.
Schedule will be flexible based on student schedule and
academic responsibilities related to current semester course
load.
Method of Compensation Although this internship is unpaid, we will work with the
Paid or not-paid its up to student and his/her school to assist the individual in receiving
the organization. Students college credit.
always want to know this up A stipend, or reimbursement for expenses incurred on the
front. students behalf may be considered.
Student will be paid an hourly wage to be determined at the
onset of the internship experience.