Accounting Intern

The Accounting Intern supports the finance team with day-to-day accounting functions while gaining hands-on experience in a professional environment. This role provides exposure to core accounting processes, financial reporting, and internal controls, helping the intern build practical skills aligned with their academic studies.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Assist with data entry and maintenance of financial records.
• Support accounts payable processes, including invoice review and coding.
• Help reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts.
• Organize and maintain accounting files and documentation.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and spreadsheets.
• Support month-end close activities.
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts.
• Analyzing expense accounts.
• Assist with audit preparation as needed.
• Conduct basic research and troubleshoot as necessary.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualification requirements:

• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Able to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, presentation and written communication skills.
• Organized with excellent project management skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, changing environment.
• Demonstrated strong performance in problem solving, analytical, innovative, and critical thinking.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Education and/or experience requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer skills.

Physical requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting, using repetitive motion, typing, using hands and fingers and hearing.
• Frequent periods of standing, walking, and talking.
• Occasional periods of lifting office materials up to 20lbs.