*** Applicants must reside near Herndon, VA ***
Strategic Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: STRA) is dedicated to expanding access to education and creating opportunities for learners to achieve their academic and career goals. As a leading education services company, Strategic Education supports students and working adults through innovative learning experiences designed to meet the needs of today’s evolving workforce.
Our Summer Internship Program provides students with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a publicly traded higher education company. Interns work alongside experienced professionals, receive mentorship and professional development support, build meaningful connections across the organization, and contribute to real business initiatives. This program is designed to help students strengthen their skills, expand their professional networks, and gain valuable experience in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
The Accounting Intern will apply accounting knowledge and skills in a professional business environment.
Responsibilities may include:
Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
Prepare accounting reports for management.
Support internal controls documentation and compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, preferably with an expected graduation date of Spring 2027.
Skills Required
Analytical Skills - Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, interpret complex information, and support informed decision-making.
Financial Reporting - Understanding of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, with familiarity with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
Attention to Detail - Strong focus on accuracy when analyzing data, preparing reports, and reconciling accounts.
Communication Skills - Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
Problem-Solving - Ability to think critically and develop effective solutions to challenges.
Excel Proficiency - Experience working with spreadsheets, formulas, functions, and pivot tables.
Teamwork and Collaboration - Ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to shared goals.
Adaptability - Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and processes.
Time Management - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Ethical Judgment - Demonstrates integrity and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information.
Other:
Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise. For most roles travel would not be common. Travel may involve plane, car or metro. In accordance with ADA policies, reasonable accommodations regarding travel limitations can be provided. Travel will be more common for roles such as Account Executives (25 - 50%), senior leaders (10 – 20%) or Capella Core Faculty (5 – 10%).
Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role. If so, this would include being mobile within the office, including movement from floor-to-floor using elevators or stairs.
If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
Faculty and Federal Work Study roles require access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including computer, privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.
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