Financial Operations Summer Intern

As a Financial Operations Summer Intern at Authentic, you will play a crucial role in assisting the Billing Operations team. Your responsibilities will include cash application automation, reporting design testing, and supporting daily billing operations activities. You will also work on compiling and updating the Customer Database and contributing to various financial management trackers.

To qualify for the Financial Operations Summer Intern position at Authentic, candidates should be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, preferably in finance, accounting, or business administration. Strong communication and project management skills, along with familiarity with platforms like NetSuite and Excel, are essential.

The Financial Operations Summer Intern at Authentic can work up to 20 hours per week. This flexibility allows you to balance your internship with your academic responsibilities effectively.

Hourly pay for the Financial Operations Summer Intern at Authentic varies based on academic standing. Undergraduates earn $18 per hour, while graduate students receive $22 per hour, which is highly competitive for internship roles in New York, NY.

At Authentic, you can expect a dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. The team values diversity and encourages innovative ideas, making it an exciting place to learn and grow.

Highlight your strong organizational skills, proficiency with financial software like NetSuite and Excel, plus your communication abilities. Discuss specific coursework or projects that have prepared you for the role, emphasizing your willingness to learn and adapt.

Describe your understanding of cash application processes and share any experience you have with automation tools or software. Think critically about how you would streamline processes and improve efficiency, showcasing your problem-solving skills.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to describe a specific project where you took initiative. Explain how your actions led to positive outcomes and what you learned from that experience that you can apply to your internship at Authentic.

Express your admiration for Authentic's innovative approach to branding and its position as a leader in the sports and entertainment licensing industry. Convey your enthusiasm for the chance to contribute to such a rapidly evolving company while gaining valuable experience.

Emphasize your time management skills and outline strategies you would use to prioritize tasks effectively. Discuss your ability to remain calm under pressure and your commitment to delivering quality work, even when facing challenges.

If you've used NetSuite before, outline your experiences. If not, talk about your willingness to learn and any other financial software you’ve worked with, emphasizing your adaptability to new technology.

Share techniques you use to double-check your work, such as cross-referencing data or developing checklists to verify processes. Highlight the importance of attention to detail in financial operations.

Discuss your approach to creating to-do lists or using project management tools. Mention how asking for clarity on deadlines and project importance helps you stay focused and organized in a busy work environment.

Talk about your readiness to communicate openly and seek feedback. Emphasize how you see mentorship as an opportunity to learn from their experience while sharing your ideas and insights to support the team’s goals.

Articulate your goals for learning, networking, and developing practical skills in financial operations that you will carry into your future career. Show excitement about being part of a team that’s passionate about redefining brand strategies.