Operations Intern

HilltopSecurities is looking to hire an Operations Intern. The Intern will apply practical knowledge and perform activities in their area of focus, work independently with general supervision. The intern will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of daily routines and procedures of how the organization runs. Apply practical knowledge and perform activities in their area of focus, works independently with general supervision. 

• Track Down and Categorize Invoices by Vendor.
• Analyze the processing flow for each invoice from origination to P/L.
• Provide recommendation on ways to improve centralized reporting on vendor spend.
• Map current invoices to contracts and contract schedules. 
• Identify any unaccounted for spends. 
• Participates in chart of accounts maintenance request/governance process to ensure consistency between corporate and line of business general ledgers and other accounting support systems (dig into this stuff; how general ledger and chart of accounts work and what is hitting what p/l, how information flows) 
• Participates in and/or prepares reconciliations of various general ledger accounts to supporting documentation.
• Maintain existing internal controls over financial reporting and work with others in organization to review, improve and update key processes and related control descriptions.
• Prepares ad hoc analyses and completes other assignments as necessary.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in relevant discipline (Accounting, Finance, or related field). 
• Strong PC skills, including word processing and spreadsheets via Microsoft Office products.
• Must have the ability to learn and utilize custom systems and applications.
• Ability to act and operate independently or within a team and adapt to changing deadlines and priorities.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong time management, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with ability to analyze work product, systems and processes at a detailed level.