Financial Services Accounting Intern

About the role

Responsible for supporting the Financial Services Accounting team by performing a variety of accounting-related duties, while contributing to a culture of teamwork, innovation, critical thinking, and outstanding customer service.

Schedule

This position is located downtown Grand Rapids, MI. Interested individuals should be able to work a minimum of 18–20 hours per week during the Winter 2026/Spring 2027 semester, with the potential of moving to full-time hours (40 hours per week) in the summer.

Responsibilities

• Compile and scan invoices for multiple entities.
• Initial intake and review of vendor invoices, verifying the accuracy of OCR-captured data and entering missing information.
• Enter monthly account activity based on bank statements.
• Review employee expense reports and compare to supporting receipts.
• Prepare and enter general journal entries, as needed.
• Perform special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Current college junior or senior with completed or in-progress related coursework.
• Strong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to initiate, prioritize, follow through on projects, work independently, and be self-directed.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Positive, professional, and service-oriented demeanor.
• Uncompromised commitment to the highest level of confidentiality in all aspects of job responsibilities.