Accounting Intern - REMOTE

<p style="text-align:left"><i>Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking <a href="http://ryder.com/job-applicant-privacy-policy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><u><b><span class="emphasis">Job Description</span></b></u><span>:</span></p><p><b>Summary</b></p><p>The Ryder Financial Operations Reporting department is a high-performing team that focuses on accounting and banking operations, financial analysis, balance sheet accounts reconciliation, and support to business leaders across the organization.</p><p></p><p><span>This position provides participants with exposure to the key processes in an Accounting department.</span></p><p></p><p><span class="emphasis-3"><b>This opportunity will be a remote part time (40 hours per week) internship within Ryder that is flexible allowing you to work around your class schedule. Minimum engagement is 8 weeks with the possibility of extension.</b></span></p><p></p><p><b>As an Accounting Intern you will:</b> </p><ul><li><p><span>Learn the fundamentals of accounting and operations reporting through formal and on-the-job training.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Assist with research, filing, data entry, and record and maintain accurate and complete financial records in Workday ERP System.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Prepare account reconciliations in industry leading Blackline Reconciliation Tool.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Handle sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Learn how to work as part of the Accounting team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the company.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Take on additional tasks or projects to learn more about accounting and department operations.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>Successful candidates must have completed at least four (4) semesters of college or university curriculum and be currently enrolled toward a degree in Finance or Accounting.</p></li><li><p>Strong written and oral communication skills</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Additionally, we prefer:</b></p><ul><li><p>Strong academic aptitude and well-developed analytical problem-solving skills</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated success in completing team projects and working in a team environment</p></li><li><p>Strives to gain knowledge of the company and business operations</p></li><li><p>Demonstrates personal accountability and urgency in completing assignments and achieving results</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Category</b></p>Intern<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><u><b><span class="emphasis">Compensation Information</span></b></u>:</p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span><span class="WDM0"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">The compensation offered to a</span></span></span></span> candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level <span><span><span class="WDM0"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">and/or type. Compensation ranges</span></span></span></span> for the position are below:</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis-2"><b>Pay Type</b></span><span>:</span></p>Hourly<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis-2">Minimum Pay Range</span><span>:</span></p>$20.00<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis-2">Maximum Pay Range</span><span>:</span></p>$20.00<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><u><span class="emphasis">Benefits Information</span></u>:</p><p style="text-align:left"><b>For all Full-time positions only</b>: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><u><span class="emphasis">Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace</span></u>.</p><p style="text-align:left">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b><u><span class="emphasis">Important Note</span></u>:</b></p><p><span>Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned. </span></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:left"><u><span class="emphasis">Security Notice for Applicants</span></u>:</p><p style="text-align:left">Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire.  During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through <a href="http://www.ryder.com/careers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WDM0"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">www.ryder.com/careers</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a>.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at <a href="mailto:careers@ryder.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">careers@ryder.com</a><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WDM0"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> or 800-793-3754.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><u><span class="emphasis"><b>Current Employees</b></span></u><b>:</b></p><p style="text-align:left">If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click <a href="http://wd5.myworkday.com/ryder/d/task/1422$3.htmld" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><i>Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking <a href="http://ryder.com/job-applicant-privacy-policy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</i></p>

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