Accounting Intern

About the role

The Lafayette 148’s internship program provides rising juniors, seniors and recently-graduated college students the opportunity to gain valuable experience working at a luxury fashion brand. During the program, interns will gain meaningful exposure to the business through hands-on learning, team projects, mentorship and exposure to executive leaders. Lafayette 148 is committed to providing in-depth learning opportunities for our interns so that they gain usable, real-life experience in their area of focus. All Lafayette 148 internships are 100% in-person. The Accounting intern will assist the Accounting teams with planning and analysis responsibilities for the Lafayette 148 global businesses segments and functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily accounting and bookkeeping activities.
• Assist in responding to customer and vendor inquiries, ensuring timely resolution of questions related to invoices, payments, and account transactions.
• Process invoices, expense reports, and payments.
• Support accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) functions.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain financial records.
• Help with month-end closing activities.
• Organize and file accounting documents and supporting records.
• Perform data entry with accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

College undergraduate or recently graduated in a field of study related to area of internship

Skills

• Ability to uphold Lafayette 148’s values of Kindness, Intelligence and Integrity in a professional environment
• Flexible, positive, engaged, responsible, creative with a strong desire to learn
• Strong communication (written and verbal), time management and multitasking skills
• Detail-oriented, meticulous and organized with strong follow-up skills
• Self-motivated with a sense of urgency
• Team player and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Smartsheet and basic knowledge of Adobe programs (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Pay

The base pay range for this position in New York City is $18.00 per hour; base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, and location.