Accounting Intern

About the role

Internship Overview The Lafayette 148’s internship program provides rising juniors, seniors and recently-graduated college students the opportunity to gain valuable experience working at a luxury fashion brand. During the program, interns will gain meaningful exposure to the business through hands-on learning, team projects, mentorship and exposure to executive leaders. Lafayette 148 is committed to providing in-depth learning opportunities for our interns so that they gain usable, real-life experience in their area of focus. All Lafayette 148 internships are 100% in-person. The Accounting intern will assist the Accounting teams with planning and analysis responsibilities for the Lafayette 148 global businesses segments and functions. Responsibilities:  Assist with daily accounting and bookkeeping activities. Assist in responding to customer and vendor inquiries, ensuring timely resolution of questions related to invoices, payments, and account transactions. Process invoices, expense reports, and payments. Support accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) functions. Prepare journal entries and maintain financial records. Help with month-end closing activities. Organize and file accounting documents and supporting records. Perform data entry with accuracy and attention to detail.     Desired Background: College undergraduate or recently graduated in a field of study related to area of internship Skills: Ability to uphold Lafayette 148’s values of Kindness, Intelligence and Integrity in a professional environment Flexible, positive, engaged, responsible, creative with a strong desire to learn Strong communication (written and verbal), time management and multitasking skills Detail-oriented, meticulous and organized with strong follow-up skills Self-motivated with a sense of urgency Team player and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Proficient in Microsoft Office, Smartsheet and basic knowledge of Adobe programs (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) Base Pay Range The base pay range for this position in New York City is $18.00 per hour; base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, and location.