Accounting Intern
Full TimeRemote
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
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Role Description
This internship offers hands-on exposure to financial reporting, accounting operations, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The intern will work closely with the Corporate Controller, Director of Corporate FP&A, and broader finance team to support day-to-day financial activities while developing a strong foundation in corporate finance and accounting.
- Assist with monthly and quarterly close activities, including preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Support general ledger accuracy by assisting with journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance review under supervision.
- Help process and track accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice validation, payment status tracking, and aging reports.
- Assist with maintaining organized financial records and documentation in accordance with company policies and GAAP guidelines.
- Support internal control documentation and testing efforts.
- Assist in preparing financial models and templates used for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
- Support quarterly forecast and annual budget cycles by gathering data, validating inputs, and compiling supporting analyses.
- Help track actual performance versus budget and forecast, including basic variance analysis.
- Assist with cash flow tracking and analysis under guidance from FP&A leadership.
- Support the preparation of recurring management and executive reporting packages.
- Help compile, organize, and validate financial and operational data from multiple sources.
- Assist with maintaining KPI dashboards and performance metrics used by Accounting and FP&A teams.
- Gain exposure to ERP systems, financial planning tools, and reporting platforms used to scale operations.
- Support testing, documentation, or validation of process improvements, system enhancements, or automation initiatives.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled full-time in bachelor's degree program in accounting
- No prior professional experience required
Benefits
- Meaningful Work: Work on real projects and initiatives that directly impact our learners, employees, and business operations
- Diverse Experience: Gain exposure to [industry/field] and various aspects of [business function]
- Structured Support: Daily check-ins transitioning to weekly 1:1s throughout the program
- Learning Culture: Access to training, workshops, and opportunities to learn from experienced professionals
- Inclusive Environment: Full team membership with access to meetings, discussions, and collaborative work
- Recognition: Your contributions and accomplishments will be celebrated and shared
- Career Launchpad: Build your professional network and potentially transition to full-time employment
- Executive Presentation: Showcase your work to leadership at program conclusion
What to Expect
- Week 1: Onboarding, setup, goal-setting with your manager, and team introductions
- Weeks 2-3: Daily check-ins to ensure you're adjusting well and have the support you need
- Throughout Program: Weekly 1:1s with your manager for coaching, feedback, and milestone tracking
- Final Weeks: Performance review, support building your Internship Report, and leadership presentation
Job Requirements
- Currently enrolled full-time in bachelor's degree program in accounting
- No prior professional experience required
Benefits
- Meaningful Work: Work on real projects and initiatives that directly impact our learners, employees, and business operations
- Diverse Experience: Gain exposure to [industry/field] and various aspects of [business function]
- Structured Support: Daily check-ins transitioning to weekly 1:1s throughout the program
- Learning Culture: Access to training, workshops, and opportunities to learn from experienced professionals
- Inclusive Environment: Full team membership with access to meetings, discussions, and collaborative work
- Recognition: Your contributions and accomplishments will be celebrated and shared
- Career Launchpad: Build your professional network and potentially transition to full-time employment
- Executive Presentation: Showcase your work to leadership at program conclusion
- What to Expect
- Week 1: Onboarding, setup, goal-setting with your manager, and team introductions
- Weeks 2-3: Daily check-ins to ensure you're adjusting well and have the support you need
- Throughout Program: Weekly 1:1s with your manager for coaching, feedback, and milestone tracking
- Final Weeks: Performance review, support building your Internship Report, and leadership presentation