Accounting Co-op

Company: Boston Consulting Group
Location: Boston
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

WHAT YOU''LL DO This position will provide timely and reliable financial and administrative support to the North America (NAMR) finance organization. As a member of the NAMR Finance team, he/she/they will participate in the monthly closing process and may assist in the preparation of the US financial reporting involving 30+ offices. In addition, the co-op will assist in Other Cost review by researching variances and addressing questions. The role will provide technical support to the Accounts Payable and General Ledger teams that includes preparation for various financial, tax and internal audit. YOU''RE GOOD AT * Support the US Accounting function * Create Monthly journal entries * Perform various balance sheet and expense account reconciliations * Assist in U.S. financial statement review * Analyze and explain month over month variances for other costs and revenue * Utilize Oracle reports and Business Objects queries to address questions and/or research issues * Participation in various audits * Preparation of Year-end and Interim audit schedules for PWC * Assist in gathering information for various tax audits * Assist as needed in preparation for internal audit * Update Assets within the FA system on weekly basis so depreciation method will be correct for the month end journal entry * Support the US Accounting and Accounts Payable teams with special projects as needed * YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) * Must be an undergraduate student currently enrolled in the Northeastern University Co-op Program * Individual enrolled in a BS/BA in Business program (Finance and/or Accounting) * Prior work/co-op experience a plus * Strong organization skills, communication skills and orientation to detail * PC proficient / knack for software applications * Familiarity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles * Willingness to provide a wide range of financial services from routine tasks to intricate financial management data * Self-motivated accounting professional with strong analytical, organizational, communication and system skills will be necessary to be successful in this role * Oracle Financial Systems and Business Objects experience a plus. * Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university degree program. Current college/university must have an existing co-op partnership with BCG''s Global Services organization and recognize full-time employment as academic credit that will be part of the student''s official transcript * Must meet the co-op program eligibility requirements of the current college/university''s academic department and student must be approved by the college/university to participate in the co-op program * Must be able to work full-time (40 hours/week) throughout the minimum duration of the co-op cycle (January-June) * Must be authorized to work in the United States YOU''LL WORK WITH This position will work with both US Accounts Payable and General Ledger teams to provide accounting support and deliver accurate results to key stakeholder (BCG functional finance teams, auditors and BCG vendors/customers).

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