Telephone & Data Systems

Accounting Intern

Posted on: 23 Dec 2021

Madison, WI

Job Description

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for assisting the Accounting team in ensuring compliance with internal controls and executing general accounting activities, including the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and in preparing financial statements and reports.

Prepare external filings
Prepare and/or record journal entries
Maintain and reconcile ledger and sub-ledger accounts
Other dues as assigned (e.g. project support)
Assist in the response to financial inquiries, including ad hoc data analysis using data sets as requested of  Accounting team members, for use in effective management of the business

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Earned or currently pursuing AA degree (or higher) in Accounting or Finance, or related field
1+ successfully completed semesters of related accounting or finance work required

Other Qualifications

General understanding of GAAP and general accounting practices
Strong technical aptitude, particularly in the development of Excel spreadsheets
Experience working knowledge of financial statements and financial accounting
Strong analytical problem solving skills and critical thinking
Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication
Ability to plan and organize multiple tasks
Solid work ethic and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work both independently and on team assignments

Telephone & Data Systems

Chicago, IL

TDS is a Fortune® 1000 company that provides wireless products and services; cable and wireline broadband, TV and voice services; and hosted and managed services to approximately 6 million customers nationwide.

At TDS, our mission is to provide outstanding communications services to our customers and meet the needs of our shareholders, our people and our communities.

The TDS companies share a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. We satisfy our customers by offering the highest-quality services and products and excellent customer support. TDS is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TDS.

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