Date: Jan 18, 2020
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Company: Las Vegas Sands Corp.
The primary responsibility of the intern is to assist in project activities and learn the key operating procedures of the departments assigned. Several accounting departments within the company are offering internship opportunities. Each of these departments offer a unique experience that will provide interns with insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of the department as well as challenging hands-on experience. Interns will be placed in the respective accounting department based on the intern’s preference and company needs. Accounting departments offering internships include Corporate Accounting, SOX and Control Initiatives, Shared Services, Operational Accounting and Finance Operations, and the Audit Services Group (Internal Audit).
All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s policies, practices, and procedures.
- Corporate Accounting
- Assist with the monthly corporate consolidation and financial closing process
- Assist with the company’s external financial reporting process (SEC filings, press releases, statutory financial statements, audit committee materials, etc.)
- Provide accurate, timely and usable reports to the Corporate Accounting and Finance departments
- Obtain an understanding of our legal entity, department and GL structure
- Learn how to use the company’s financial reporting and accounting research software
- Work on special projects within the Corporate Accounting department
- Attend and participate in various meetings with other Corporate departments
- SOX and Control Initiatives
- Assist with the maintenance of the Company’s SOX control framework
- Assist in the facilitation of the quarterly control self-assessment program
- Participate in periodic meetings with Internal and External Auditors
- Assist in the development of remediation plans for deficient internal controls
- Learn how to navigate and effectively utilize the SOX team’s web-based governance tool
- Attend and participate in meetings with SOX department stakeholders across the LVSC organization
- Assist with enterprise risk, corporate tax and corporate treasury controls related projects.
- Operational Accounting and Finance Operations
- Assist with daily audits of gaming revenue, non-gaming revenue, and complimentary audits
- Assist with month-end tasks including uploading journal entries, account reconciliations, gaming and non-gaming tax preparation and submissions
- Gain an understanding of various software utilized such as ACSC and LMS
- Participate in the Finance shadowing program
- Assist with performing financial analyses of various projects with the operational team
- Attend and participate in meetings with relevant stakeholders
- Assist with the review and implementation of the Company’s SOPs
- Shared Services
- Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial close tasks
- Attend and participate in various meetings with operational and accounting leadership
- Learn how to use the Company’s account reconciliation and task management tool
- Learn how to utilize the Company’s reporting tools, including the development of ad hoc reports
- Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly balance sheet and P&L analytics
- Obtain an understanding of our Global accounting policies
- Work on special projects within the Shared Services department
- Audit Services Group (Internal Audit)
- Participate in planning, coordination, and execution of internal audits in accordance with approved audit programs and departmental and professional standards in established timeframes
- Observe and examine transactions, documents, records, reports, and procedures; prepare audit work papers recording and summarizing data pertinent to assigned audits
- Assist in the preparation of formal written reports covering the results of audits and present audit findings and recommendations to executive management
- Work closely with internal audit management in promptly communicating issues and concerns as they relate to audit assignments and the general operation of the department
- Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
All Las Vegas Sands Corp. Team Members are expected to conduct and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times. Team Members are required to observe the Company’s standards, work requirements and rules of conduct.
- 21 years of age.
- Proof of authorization to work in the United States
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited College or University.
- Undergraduates must have completed their junior year
- Graduates must have completed their first year of graduate school
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must be able to obtain and maintain any other certification or license, as required by law or policy.
- Proficiency in relevant systems and Microsoft Office suite are essential.
- Be responsible for their own transportation and housing costs.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both in spoken and written form.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with other Team Members of different backgrounds and levels of experience.
- Must be flexible with scheduling.
Must be able to:
- Physically access all areas of the property and drive areas with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Maintain composure under pressure and consistently meet deadlines with internal and external customers and contacts.
- Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with guests, management, other team members, and outside contacts.
- Ability for prolonged periods of time to walk, stand, stretch, bend and kneel.
- Work in a fast-paced and busy environment.
- Work indoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to, CRT, noise, dust, and cigarette smoke.
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Accounting, Internal Audit, Finance
