**Job Category:** Human Resources **Program Overview and Benefits** : Republic Airways is proud to offer an internship program that prepares students for the workforce. While we provide resources to help interns sharpen skills and make meaningful contributions in their department, we also provide the following during the internships:  + Mentorship program  + Ability to shadow various departments  + Professional development workshops and departmental information sessions + Direct exposure to aviation industry, facilities tours, etc. + Additional opportunities to work with other interns directly on projects   + Housing stipend or mileage reimbursement provided, if applicable + Competitive hourly pay ESSENTIAL DUTIES _To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation_ _s_ _may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._ + Prepares journal entries and assists with the month-end close process + Prepares and reconciles various general ledger accounts + Attends monthly departmental meetings + Collaborates with the different teams amongst the Finance and Accounting department + Completes various projects as needed and presents results to team members periodically EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE + Pursuing a bachelor’s degree (B.A. / B.S.) in Finance or Accounting + Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale + Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel + Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a business group + Strong analytical skills + Proficient communication and presentation skills + Flexible and willing to help other team members as projects arise OTHER QUALIFICATIONS + Ability to work onsite at our Indianapolis Headquarters location, unless otherwise directed by hiring manager + Ability to work up to 40 hours per week with a minimum of 20 hours for spring and fall interns + Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship  LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to effectively present information to management and peer groups. REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Able to read and interpret technical, regulatory and contractual documentation. Able to maintain confidentiality. DECISION MAKING Makes day to day decisions used to support strategic direction. Decisions often require some thought without established precedents or procedures. Decisions tend to be short term and usually of moderate cost. Able to work independently or as part of a team to drive results. PHYSICAL DEMANDS _The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job._   + Able to move about the work environment.    + Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.  WORK ENVIRONMENT  _The work environment characteristics described here are representative of _ _those an_ _ _ _associate encounters_ _ while performing the essential functions of this job._   + Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions.  **Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in North America. Republic operates a fleet of 200+ Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with 900 daily flights to 80+ cities in the U.S. and Canada. Republic continues to lead the way in innovation and operational excellence for 50 years. The unrivaled work being done by our over 6,000 Associates sets us apart from the competition. We are in an era of growth and untapped potential across the aviation industry. It’s an exciting time to be part of our Company, from corporate positions to the flight deck. No matter your role, your opportunities are elevated at Republic Airways. Republic Airways fosters a culture of trust, respect, care and fun. We believe our people and the passion they bring to their work is what distinguishes us. We work to encourage, support and invest in our Associates both professionally and personally. We live and breathe our Vision, Mission, Culture Statement and Guiding Principles — those words are put into action each and every day at Republic.