Staff Accountant, Operations (Paid Internship)

About Brickworks North America

Brickworks North America (Brickworks N.A.) is the North American arm of Brickworks of Australia, the largest and most trusted brick manufacturer and supplier. Today, Brickworks N.A. is the leading brick manufacturer and distributor, operating eight brick manufacturing facilities under the Glen-Gery brand, a continuously innovative creator of premium brick products. Through technological advancements and product innovations, Glen-Gery offers a diverse, premium portfolio of more than 400 genuine clay brick products, which are crafted locally and sourced globally, catering to the high-style needs of today's architects, designers and homeowners. Together, Brickworks N.A. and Glen-Gery are taking building design to the next level, helping architects, builders and homeowners explore greater solutions, giving shape to expression, and forging deeper connections.  

Brickworks N.A. operates 26 company-owned Supply Centers, known as Brickworks Supply Centers, spanning across the Eastern and Midwestern United States, and three high-end Brickworks Design Studios located in Philadelphia, Baltimore and the global flagship store located on 5th Avenue in New York City. 

Basic Function: This Staff Accountant, Operations internship role will be part-time and provide support for various monthly and weekly accounting and reporting activities within the organization. Responsibilities include monthly closing support, financial statement preparation, weekly forecasting, journal entry preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting management with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting. This position will support the ongoing functions of the Manufacturing Finance team on a part-time basis, approximately 20 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with monthly accounting close and financial statement preparation for assigned locations
• Support weekly forecasting processes and profit estimation planning
• Prepare weekly and monthly journal entries to maintain accurate financial records
• Perform monthly reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts with appropriate supporting documentation
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of financial reports as requested by management
• Support budget and forecast updates as needed
• Provide ad hoc financial and analytical support to management as required

Education/Experience:

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field in process
• Relevant accounting or finance experience preferred
• Experience with financial reporting, forecasting, and account reconciliations
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with JD Edwards ERP systems preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities in a part-time environment

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and as such, the employee will also be required to perform other reasonably related business duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or other management personnel as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer