Accounting Intern

Our Corporate office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is looking for a new part-time Accounting Intern to assist in various accounting duties. This is a part-time, paid internship that will provide the opportunity to gain hands-on accounting experience and learn about the various aspects of the accounting function at a publicly traded company. The Accounting Intern will work directly under the supervision of the Accounting Manager but will assist other members of the Accounting, Finance, and Tax teams as needed.

Lamar’s Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, LA is home to over 250 professionals from every walk of corporate life. We enjoy a beautifully renovated office building with a modern design, a beverage refreshment station, a relaxing dining area, amazing holiday parties, and a quaint outdoor patio to enjoy the good weather days! We partnered up with Major Menus so you can order online for free delivery from a different restaurant every day!

Why Lamar?

Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 86% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.

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What you can expect from us:

• A flexible part-time work schedule within the business hours of Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. 
• An hourly rate of $16 / hour
• A comprehensive 4-week training program 
• Medical plan option
• A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback

What we're looking for in you:

• Ability to work in a team environment and bring a great attitude to the organization
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize, and adapt to changing conditions
• Familiarity with the use of MS Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc) and G Suite (Google Sheets, Slides, Docs)

Education and Experience:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related field required
• Successful completion of Intermediate Accounting I and Intermediate Accounting II with satisfactory grades required

A day in the life:

• Assist in the preparation of journal entries related to monthly and quarterly close activities.
• Assist in financial statement review during the accounting close
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, including the preparation of multiple bank reconciliations
• Generate reports and trial balances as requested
• Analyze financial data as needed, including developing reports and verifying information
• Assist the Accounting, Finance, and Tax departments as needed as it relates to department deadlines or special projects

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The primary work environment is an office.
• The physical demands for this position include light lifting, seeing (with a focus on reading), sitting more than 50% of the time, talking, and walking.
• Nights spent traveling, away from home, are less than 5%.

Who we are:

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 360,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.

We provide ad space through:

• Billboards
• Interstate logos
• Handpainted murals
• Transportation and airports
• The largest network of digital billboards in the United States

We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.

We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. Please click here to learn more about Lamar's green initiatives.

Lamar is an EEO/AA employer, including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic.

Please note: Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment.

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