Accounting Intern (Fall 2017)
PEAK6 was brought to life by the idea that there are smarter and better ways to be financially savvy. The passion for that idea powers our firm still. As the PEAK6 Accounting Intern, you will work 20–40 hours per week as part of a team that explores fresh ideas benefiting our financial services and trading businesses, and our investment companies.
Key Skills & Responsibilities:
- Assist with processing accounts payable and cash disbursement activity, as well as vendor communication
- Match invoices with purchase orders
- Match checks with supporting documents
- Code and enter vendor invoices to the accounts payable GL system
- Process wire and EFT payment batches in bank system
- Print AP checks
- Scan and file vendor invoices and payments
- Process and manage tech invoices from approval to payment
- Prepare monthly reconciliations for accounts
- Willingness to assist and perform any and all responsibilities needed to help the team
Job Requirements:
- Currently pursuing degree in Accounting
- Strong analytical ability and perseverance to solve problems with minimal oversight
- Ability to professionally interact with all areas of the business including separate entities and upper management
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks within an established timeline and stay organized
- Must be a team player and capable of working in a fast paced environment