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CPCCo Co-Op Business: Accounting & Finance in Richland, Washington
External Job Opportunity Title Co-Op Business: Accounting & Finance Position Number 39301 Company Central Plateau Cleanup Comp City/State Richland, WA Location Richland Posted 08/05/2024 Closes 08/19/2024 Regular/Temporary Temporary Full/Part-Time Part-Time Job Duties/Scope Of Work WORK SAFE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND BE A PART OF HISTORY WITH CPCCo! At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you are a local, full-time student who meets the basic qualifications (below) and would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy! Our Business Operations team is seeking a driven Co-Op Business Intern who has the desire to gain valuable, real-world experience related to finance and accounting. The Co-Op Business: Accounting & Finance position duties may include, but are not limited to the following: * Provide a broad range of finance and accounting related support to the department working within established procedures and desk guide. * Learn about the day-to-day activities associated with the CPCCo Accountant and Financial Analyst position. * Gain an understanding of journal entry process for various accounting systems. * Assist with monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts. * Assist with obtaining and analyzing cost detail backup. * Gain an understanding of floor check procedure and assist with performing employee floor checks. * Assist with maintenance of various SharePoint and Excel databases. * Develop a working knowledge of the following: Asset Suite, PowerBI, the Business Management System (BMS), and MS Excel. * Gain an understanding of applicability of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR), Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). Basic Qualifications *At least 18 years of age. *Actively enrolled in a full-time degree program that relates to CPCCo, with emphasis in specific disciplines that support the cleanup mission and aligns with the critical skills and job assignment requirements. *Maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) during their college enrollment. Currently enrolled with either Washington State University, Tri-Cities (WSU-TC), Columbia Basin College (CBC), or any online student living local to the Tri-Cities, WA. *Students will be sophomore, junior, or senior and enrolled full-time, as determined by the institution. *Willing and able to work 15-40 hours a week on a Monday - Thursday, 6 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. schedule. * Currently pursuing a degree in: Accounting, Finance, or similar discipline. Desired Qualifications * Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to effectively interact with and convey information to company personnel and management. * Ability to work independently and in a team environment with attention to detail. * Motivated to learn, have a questioning attitude, and be forward thinking. * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, and more importantly Excel). Compensation & Benefits Starting hourly rate ranges from $20.00 to $26.70, depending on academic standing (sophomore, junior, or senior) and degree discipline. In accordance