Accounting Intern

Direct Supply

About the Role

Gain hands-on experience in corporate accounting while supporting accurate and timely financial reporting. Contribute to general ledger accounting, financial analysis, and internal reporting while using technology, automation, and AI to improve accounting processes and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation to ensure accurate general ledger accounting and month-end reporting.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to support complete and accurate financial results.
• Prepare monthly financial reports to help Finance and business leaders understand performance and make informed decisions.
• Analyze actual-to-budget results and communicate key variances to improve visibility into financial performance.
• Improve recurring accounting and reporting processes using AI, automation, and technology to reduce manual effort and increase efficiency.
• Support financial planning and analysis through accurate financial data, reporting, and ad hoc analysis.
• Maintain customer sales tax exemption information and supporting records to ensure accurate tax treatment.
• Manage assigned accounting responsibilities with appropriate independence while collaborating with the Corporate Accounting team.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a four-year undergraduate Accounting program with completion of at least one foundational accounting course.
• GPA of 3.3 or higher.
• Ability to work 15–20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week during the summer.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and basic financial modeling.
• Ability to analyze financial information, investigate discrepancies, and apply sound judgment to accounting and business questions.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to learn and apply new accounting processes, technologies, and tools as business needs evolve.
• Ability to use technology, including AI-enabled tools, responsibly to improve productivity, analysis, and accounting processes.