Financial Analyst Intern

Ritter Communications has been at the forefront of the local communications industry for more than a century. We began providing telephone service in Northeast Arkansas in 1906. Since then, Ritter has become a regional telecommunications provider delivering a broad and competitive range of communications products and services to businesses and residents in Northeast and North Central Arkansas and West Tennessee. By providing our Business Services customers with the most innovative and integrated technology and services, we are dedicated to reducing their costs and maximizing their profits with customized connectivity solutions. Our Residential Services customers enjoy lightning fast Internet speeds, cable TV and HDTV and reliable local and long-distance phone service. Our services are delivered and supported by a dependable team of local industry experts.

General Summary:

Ritter Communications has a 10 to 12-week paid internship position available in our Finance department. This internship provides candidates the opportunity to work in a corporate office setting in which the candidate will interact with the different team members in the Finance department and gain exposure to the daily operations and month-end closing practices. The ideal candidate is actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, demonstrates strong motivation, and exhibits both a willingness and eagerness to learn.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in the month-end closing process by preparing various financial reports in a timely manner.
• Ability and eagerness to learn to understand the financial performance of the business, identifying opportunities and concerns, and collaborate with team members to develop solutions for improving financial performance.
• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly metric reports, including capital spending reports and key operational measurement reports.
• Monitor and report on monthly actual results against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance, providing variance explanations in a clear presentation format.
• Assist in drafting budget/forecast presentations and communicating period results.
• Support ad-hoc analysis and special projects as required by the business.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of general accounting principles and standards.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products, specifically Microsoft Excel.
• Strong comprehension of technical documents and information.
• Proficiency in operating office equipment, including personal computers and various accounting/financial software programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze statistical and financial data.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with employees at all organizational levels.
• Ability to produce high-quality work with a strong focus on quality assurance.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze financial data and provide meaningful insights.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong note-taking skills with the ability to accurately document key information and action items.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong confidentiality and ethical judgment in handling sensitive financial information with discretion.
• Understanding of company policies and procedures.

Education and Experience:

• Individual should have 90 hours of college credit toward a Finance or Accounting Degree.
• Assignment is for 10 - 12 weeks averaging approximately 15-20 hours a week.
• A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 is preferable.

Ritter Communications is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; M/F/D/V.