Employee Spotlight – Grace Gardner
Meet Grace, an Accounting Intern here at RBI!
Grace is from Harrisonburg, VA and is studying finance and accounting at Clemson University. During her time with us this summer, she’s been able to learn new accounting procedures, work with various software, and help with the billing process. She believes the most valuable experience from the internship was seeing how to build relationships that create a positive & productive workplace, something that is harder to learn in a classroom.
Grace has been an amazing part of our team — wish her luck on her continued studies!
Q&A
How did you hear about Riddleberger Brothers and our job opportunities?
I was connected to Riddleberger by accountants at a local IMA chapter who are looking for young professionals in our area. My resume was passed along to the recruiting team at RBI, and they reached out about an internship with their accounting department.
What are you hoping to gain from this intern experience?
I am hoping to learn firsthand at how a business is run. This experience allows me to better understand what all goes into creating a successful and well-rounded team.
What school/program are you attending this fall?
I am a Finance and Accounting major at Clemson University.
What types of projects have you been working on so far?
I have had the opportunity to work in many areas of accounting at RBI. This has included working on enhancing reporting tools with excel, in accounts payable learning new software, and helping with the billing process.
What is your work schedule and who are you reporting to at RBI?
My work schedule this summer has been similar to that of the others in the accounting department at aiming for 40 hours a week with flexibility. I report to different people for different projects, which has allowed me to experience many types of working relationships in a short time.
What have you learned so far?
This experience has taught me so much, from learning new procedures and systems to beginning to understand what is expected in this work setting. I have gained valuable skills in regard to accounting processes, but even more than that I have gained a greater understanding for how to build relationships that support a positive and productive work place.
What advice would you give to someone else considering an internship opportunity?
To anyone considering an internship I would say they should pursue the opportunity as it will help prepare them in ways that classes cannot. The experience I had at RBI has truly been so beneficial, and I am so grateful for the opportunity.
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