Accounting Intern - Family Office - Summer 2025

Cox
parental leave, sick time, 401(k)

Feb 19, 2025
The Cox Family Office supports the personal, philanthropic, and business activities of the Cox family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of the James M. Cox family. Role Description: The Accounting Intern will support the Cox Family Office Finance & Accounting Team with various accounting projects and tasks. The Finance & Accounting Team is a ten-member team of highly skilled professionals with a broad range of roles & responsibilities. The Accounting Intern will learn firsthand the responsibilities of an accountant and build knowledge by working with the team on operational tasks, as well as special projects. Anticipated activities for the Accounting Intern include assistance with the following: Bank reconciliations Management of credit card expenses Management of petty cash inventory Accounts Payable and Invoice entry Financial Statement audit Preparing various Excel templates and workbooks Month and quarter end close processes Financial Statement preparation Document download from legacy accounting system Cross-functional projects Educational Requirements: Pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration Core Competencies: Service mindset Flexibility Technically Astute Skills and Experience: No finance or accounting experience necessary Must demonstrate attention to detail in fast-paced working environment and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with teammates and others Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Excellent problem-solving skills Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment. No full-time employment commitments are made. However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full-time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full-time employment at a specified time. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. USD 21.49 - 32.26 per hour Compensation: Hourly base pay rate is $21.49 - $32.26/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program. Benefits: Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. About Cox Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today! Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page . Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Statement to ALL Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations: Cox accepts resumes only from agencies with which we formally engage their services. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Cox employees, Cox hiring manager, or send to any Cox facility. Cox is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.