Title: Business Intern

Employee Classification: Other

Institution: System Office

Department: Business and FInance

Campus Location:

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Senior Financial Analyst, this paid Intern will assist with accounting and finance projects within the TBR System Office. The term of the internship will be June 1 – October 1.

Job Duties

• 65% - Assist with accounting entries and other accounting functions. - (Essential)
• 20% - Assist Senior Financial Analyst with the day-to-day activities related to grant or special appropriation fund tracking and reporting. - (Essential)
• 10% - Assist with special projects as assigned by the Senior Financial Analyst or Vice Chancellor of Business and Finance. - (Marginal)

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled as an undergraduate in a two-year or four-year program of study in the fields of accounting, finance, or related field.
• A minimum of one (1) year coursework.
• Ability to travel to and from the Tennessee Board of Regents office in Nashville, TN (occasionally) for in-office work and training.
• Internet access for remote work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of financial reporting requirements of GASB.
• Extensive progress toward a degree.
• Previous experience working within the accounting, finance, or business field either in a professional or volunteer setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Basic understanding of accounting.