Accounting Intern

About the role

The Accounting Intern provides administrative and operational support to the Accounting and Accounts Payable teams while gaining practical experience in corporate accounting processes. This internship offers exposure to accounts payable, financial reporting, cash reconciliation support, vendor maintenance, and month-end close activities.

Responsibilities

• Sort, review, and distribute incoming mail to the appropriate departments.
• Scan and electronically route invoices, checks, and supporting documentation.
• Aid in researching outstanding checks and reconciling findings against the Accounts Payable aging report.
• Review the vendor master file to identify duplicate vendor records.
• Support vendor master file maintenance to help ensure accurate and complete vendor information.
• Download Versant reports by course and distribute reports to the accounting team to support accounts receivable reconciliation.
• Download reports from Tripleseat, Toast, and other point-of-sale systems for use in revenue reconciliation.
• Retrieve bank statements and assist with coding cash activity to support bank reconciliations.
• Scan, organize, and maintain manual check documentation for record retention and audit support.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical accounting files.
• Aid in accounting data clean-up projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Support the Accounting and Finance teams with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles through coursework.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with professionalism.
• Previous office or customer service experience is a plus but not required.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based environment.
• Regular use of computers, scanners, printers, and other standard office equipment.
• Frequent sitting, typing, and viewing computer screens.
• Occasional lifting of files or office materials up to 20 pounds.
• Flexible work schedule designed to accommodate academic commitments, where business needs allow.

Pay

$21 - $25 per hour