Intern Accountant

Job Description:

Maxar has an immediate opening for an Intern of Accounting in Westminster, CO. In this role, you will be a member of a highly collaborative team reporting to the Sr. Manager of Accounting. You will be responsible for, but not limited to, preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations and supporting the month end and quarter end close processes.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Calculate, review and process journal entries for month end and quarter end close
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, including cash/bank reconciliations
• Analyze and research outstanding liabilities to create month end accruals
• Partner with business units to research and reconcile Intercompany transactions
• Provide analysis of operating results and financial position
• Build cross-functional relationships
• Work with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance
• Collaborate with other business units and teams for ongoing process improvement efforts
• Special Project assignments - Support and or participate on special projects

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Experience with U.S. GAAP
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of SAP
• Experience with internal controls
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, deadline-oriented environment while also knowing when to ask questions to better understand the process / issue.
• Ability to work well in a team and with people in other functions and locations
• Excellent organizational, time management, and written and verbal communication skills.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on Maxar's Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Maxar's Career page.

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.