Accounting and Finance Intern

Description

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events 

located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the 

country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during 

championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline 

concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. COTALAND is an amusement 

park with over 30 attractions and experiences, including first-of-their-kind roller coasters. 

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Accounting Intern to join our team. 

This internship provides hands-on experience in accounting and finance operations and 

exposure to real-world financial processes.

Requirements

Requirements & Essential Functions:

•  Assist with data entry, account reconciliations, and maintaining financial records 
•  Support accounts payable and receivable processes 
•  Help prepare financial reports and spreadsheets 
•  Collaborate with team members on special projects and process improvements 
•  Conduct research and analysis on accounting issues 
•  Assist with preparation of prior year documentation for storage 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•  Strong interpersonal skills; can effectively communicate and relate to all levels within and outside the organization; create and build positive and productive relationships. 
•  Responds quickly and effectively to changing trends and circumstances; embraces change and welcomes fresh perspectives; learns from past mistakes and adjusts accordingly. 
•  Ability to manage appropriate steps to get projects completed; has strong abilities to organize people and processes; can create a plan for resourceful workflow. 
•  Can be trusted to act in a manner that is truthful and values direct, honest communication at all levels of the organization. 

Required Qualifications:

•  Enrolled as a full-time student toward a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting 
•  Strong written and verbal communication skills required. 
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools

Physical Demand & Work Environments:

•  Ability to stand, sit, use of hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. 
•  Ability to lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds. 
•  Ability to squat, bend, twist, push/pull. 
•  Ability to stand/walk for long periods. 
•  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. 
•  Work in extreme environments outdoors throughout the year. 
•  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events.

Hourly pay rate commensurate with experience. 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 

the essential functions of this job. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, 

religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, 

physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any 

other characteristic protected by state or federal la