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Accounting Intern - Winter 2021 to Spring 2022

Accounting Intern – Winter 2021 to Spring 2022

While most people know us best for the beloved little red wagon, Radio Flyer is always dreaming up FUNomenal new ways to deliver joy to families by introducing new products every year. Radio Flyer is a recognized leader in the toy industry, headquartered in Chicago. From go-karts and scooters to kids’ bikes and the Lithium-Ion Tesla Model S for Kids, our Chicago-based team innovates in every product category we enter and we are looking for talented individuals to join our award-winning team!
 
For over a century, Radio Flyer has served as the first set of wheels for generations of kids. We have helped inspire creative play as wagons transformed into rocket ships, race cars and airplanes, transporting children anywhere they imagined. Now, with over a billion Radio Flyer wheels on the road, we have introduced our biggest innovation for all the kids at heart - Flyer is a line of electric bikes and scooters, our first ever product line created for adult riders.
 
Radio Flyer has consistently been recognized as a top workplace nationally and locally. Our team has received numerous awards over the years including Fortune’s Best Small & Medium Workplaces, Chicago Innovation Awards, People Magazine’s Companies that Care, the Daily Herald’s Best Places to Work in Illinois, and Vault Top 50 Intern Programs nationwide. Robert Pasin, Chief Wagon Officer and grandson of company founder Antonio Pasin, was recently recognized as a Top CEO of 2021 on Glassdoor. Radio Flyer is also proud to have been named a top workplace for women, minorities, and LGBTQ+ community members over the years by Crain’s, Daily Herald and Vault.
                               
At Radio Flyer, we welcome and appreciate all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives — encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We are committed to a culture that embraces feedback, collaboration, and innovation to achieve great results and drive business growth. At Radio Flyer we live by the Little Red Rule, “Every time we touch people’s lives, they will feel FUNomenal!”
 
Opportunity:
The Accounting Intern position will play a key role in the continued growth and success of the company. Working with the Finance and Accounting team you will be primarily responsible for assisting with the monthly close, financial reporting and day-to-day accounting tasks. This is a paid opportunity.
 
Specific responsibilities include:
  • Assist with month end processes including booking journal entries and reconciling key balance sheet accounts
  • Shadow various finance departments and assist with testing and implementing strong internal controls
  • Prepare financial reporting and analysis on a month-to-month basis
  • Support the Finance and Accounting team on day-to-day tasks
Qualifications:
  • The ideal candidate will be in a bachelor or master’s degree program in Accounting with a 3.0+ grade point average
  • Independent Worker – drives for individual and team results while maintaining high personal standards
  • Communication – listens well and demonstrates concise and effective written and verbal skills
  • Organization and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical skills and some experience using Microsoft Excel
 
Above all, the individual must commit to our values:
FUNatical Customer Service
Live with Integrity
Yes I Can
Excellence in Everything
Responsible for Success
 
We are looking for people who live our values and support our vision and mission!
 
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
 
We are committed to providing a safe working environment for all employees. As part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID-19 vaccines are required for current employees, as well as all newly hired employees. Radio Flyer will consider accommodations for disability and religious based reasons as required by law.

Please apply online at www.radioflyer.com/careers