Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Business Operations

Job Profile

Intern – Functional

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

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.

Job Description

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.  

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.

About Us

As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. 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. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.