Hi everyone. I'm starting to apply for accounting internships but have no related experience. I've tried adjusting my resume for this job ad posted below. Let me know what I can do to get myself an interview. All feedback is welcome.
Accounting Internship
Paid Internship
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in the month-end close process: prepare journal entries to record financial transactions, review account activity to evaluate completeness and identify where accruals may be appropriate, reconcile key account balances.
Support the Accounts Payable function: perform vendor statement reconciliation; review and audit of input batches.
Support the Collection function: Initiate collection calls on past due accounts to maintain appropriate account status and minimize bad debt; research aged accounts for alternative contacts or collection avenues.
Support the Cash Application function: apply payments received to customer accounts, and follow up on variances as identified.
Special projects as defined.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
This internship is open to 2nd and 3rd year students who are pursuing post-secondary education in Accounting or Business.
Solid knowledge of MS Office products – Word, Excel and Access.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Detail oriented with proven decision-making skills.
Enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn.
Apply online today to join us in 2013!
Link to my resume:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rpx8c3c7yh...me%20gen.pdf?m
Accounting Internship
Paid Internship
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in the month-end close process: prepare journal entries to record financial transactions, review account activity to evaluate completeness and identify where accruals may be appropriate, reconcile key account balances.
Support the Accounts Payable function: perform vendor statement reconciliation; review and audit of input batches.
Support the Collection function: Initiate collection calls on past due accounts to maintain appropriate account status and minimize bad debt; research aged accounts for alternative contacts or collection avenues.
Support the Cash Application function: apply payments received to customer accounts, and follow up on variances as identified.
Special projects as defined.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
This internship is open to 2nd and 3rd year students who are pursuing post-secondary education in Accounting or Business.
Solid knowledge of MS Office products – Word, Excel and Access.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Detail oriented with proven decision-making skills.
Enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn.
Apply online today to join us in 2013!
Link to my resume:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rpx8c3c7yh...me%20gen.pdf?m