Accounting, Intern
Posted on: 18 Jan 2021
Grapevine, TX
Job Description
Job Description
Description:
SUMMARY
Working with close supervision, the Intern, Accounting will be responsible for an assortment of accounting projects. The projects include the preparation of journal entries, preparation of accounting reconciliations, analysis of account activity and accounting services projects. This role interacts with multiple areas of the accounting organization and the organization. Intern may interact with his or her supervisor several times a week, perhaps daily, to receive guidance and feedback.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assist with the preparation of journal entries related to multiple areas of the financial statements
* Assist in preparing monthly account reconciliations for several types of balance sheet accounts
* Review and analyze changes in account balances as part of the month-end close processes
* Assist with special projects related to the accounting services team
* Understands the overall concept of the company, including the brand, customer, product goals, and all other aspects of service
* Rotates through teams within the assigned department and provides ideas to grow and improve the business
* Accepts designated, business-focused projects to research, propose ideas and solutions, and present final project during the internship
* Learns and becomes proficient on internal systems, processes, and policies
* Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with other major business units throughout the GameStop organization.
* Adhere to all organizational and professional ethical standards.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in an undergraduate or graduate program
* Classified as a Senior in an undergraduate program or currently enrolled in a graduate program at the time of internship
* Business related field of study preferred Accounting field of study
* A documented GPA of 3.0 or higher
* Must be at least 18 years of age and present state-required proof of age documents
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Demonstrable verbal, written, organizational, and professional skills
* Demonstrable proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools
* Possess good analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
* Willingness to learn and self-motivated
* Able to follow directions
* Prior experience in the retail or gaming industries
GameStop
Grapevine, TX
GameStop Corp. operates as a multichannel video game and consumer electronics retailer in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. The company sells new and pre-owned video game hardware; video game software; pre-owned and value video games; video game accessories, including controllers, gaming headsets, virtual reality products, memory cards, and other add-ons for use with video game hardware and software; and digital products, such as downloadable content, network points cards, prepaid digital and prepaid subscription cards, and digitally downloadable software, as well as collectible products. It also sells collectibles comprising licensed merchandise primarily related to the video game, television, and movie industries, as well as pop culture themes; gaming-related print media, and mobile and consumer electronics; PC entertainment software in various genres comprising sports, action, strategy, adventure/role playing, and simulation; and strategy guides, magazines, and interactive game figures. In addition, the company operates e-commerce sites under the GameStop, EB Games, Micromania, and ThinkGeek brands; and collectibles stores under the Zing Pop Culture and ThinkGeek brand, as well as Game Informer, a video game magazine.
Further, it operates 43 Simply Mac branded stores, which sell Apple products, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets and smart phones, and related accessories and other consumer electronic products, as well as warranty and repair services. As of April 2, 2019, the company operated 5,800 stores across 14 countries. The company was formerly known as GSC Holdings Corp. GameStop Corp. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Grapevine, Texas.
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IndustrySales/Retail
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No. of Employees16, 000
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Website
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Jobs Posted21426
