Summer 2027 Outsourced Accounting Internship

Join BerryDunn as an Outsourced Accounting Intern and gain hands-on experience managing a variety of client assignments and projects. Work closely with experienced staff, seniors, managers, and principals across diverse industries such as Health Care, Not-for-Profit, Real Estate, Renewable Energy & Natural Resources, and Technology & Manufacturing.

About the role

Primary office locations include Portland, ME; Bangor, ME; Manchester, NH; or Waltham, MA, with a hybrid schedule option combining remote and in-office work. Internship openings available for:

• Spring 2027: January 5, 2027 – April 16, 2027
• Summer 2027: May 25, 2027 – August 6, 2027

An unofficial academic transcript must be included with your application.

Responsibilities

• Perform attestation work, including compilation and preparation of financial statement engagements.
• Execute month-end and quarter-end closes for multiple client engagements, including maintenance of prepaids, accruals, depreciation, and other GAAP accounting adjustments.
• Assist in preparing GAAP work papers and trial balances, applying basic GAAP accounting and addressing complex GAAP issues with team support.
• Process payables for multiple clients, produce payable reports/checks with approval, and maintain receivables while making deposits.
• Record bank and credit card transactional activity in QuickBooks, perform bank reconciliations, and monitor cash balances.
• Understand and adhere to the firm’s policies and procedures.
• Establish effective work schedules and collaborate as a team member to complete project components.
• Actively pursue self-development opportunities aligned with the competency model.
• Build strong team relationships and act as an ambassador to universities.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a BA/BS degree in Accounting (preferred).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Available a minimum of 24 hours per week.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask across multiple ongoing assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

We seek candidates who demonstrate:

• Flexibility to adapt to various tasks and challenges with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and eagerness to grow.
• Ambition to develop skills and contribute to the team.
• A team-player mindset with a positive approach.

Training & Development

Our comprehensive training program includes:

• Extensive technical and soft skills training.
• Introduction to the firm’s systems, operations, and relationship-building strategies.

Pay

The hourly rate for this role is $30 per hour. This rate may vary based on experience, education, or other qualifications beyond the minimum requirements. Final compensation will consider factors such as years of experience, depth of expertise, seniority, merit, education, training, travel requirements, and other relevant business considerations.

Benefits

Eligible employees have access to benefits supporting physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being. For a complete list of benefits and insights into our culture, visit Experience BerryDunn.