First for a reason: **At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.** The internship offers an excellent opportunity to develop technical accounting skills, and experience how the general ledger serves as the backbone of an organization's financial reporting. You will gain hands-on experience with accounting software and financial reporting tools, providing you with practical skills that will be valuable in any future accounting or finance role. This is a hybrid role, which requires the selected candidate to reside within the Cincinnati Tri-State area. **Major Responsibilities** + Perform month-end close activities + Book routine monthly journal entries + Reconcile a variety of cash and prepaid accounts + Assist with the annual audit + Participate in ad hoc projects **Minimum Education or Certifications Required** + High School Diploma or Equivalent Required + Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university (Accounting, Finance & Finance Management or Business Management) **Minimum Experience or Skills Required** + Basic computer skills (certain departments may desire more specific experience). + Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced experience in Excel + Excellent written and oral communication skills. + Analytical Skills + Attention to Detail + Problem Solving + Work Independently and Within a Team **First for a Reason** **Benefits** We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation. **Professional Advancement** Start here. Go far. We believe in promoting from within which means tremendous opportunities for you, thanks to our strong presence across North America. In addition, our 3 to 5 month Manager-In-Development program prepares future leaders at First Student. **Extensive Training** Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency. **Diversity & Inclusion** Because we’re stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone every day. **Community Service & Impact** Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First in your community, you’ll have a positive impact on others. Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student! _In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request_ _https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf_ _._