Accounting Clerk Intern
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Accounting Clerk Intern to join our growing finance team. This internship is designed for students or recent graduates who are eager to gain hands-on experience in a professional accounting environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a strong interest in accounting and finance who is excited to contribute while developing real-world skills in financial reporting, reconciliations, and process improvement. This role offers exposure to core accounting functions and the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Foundational understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, basic financial modeling, and reporting)
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaborate in a team setting
- Adaptable with a growth mindset and eagerness to learn
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with accounting software; QuickBooks Online experience is a plus
- Experience with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Gmail, etc.) preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and identify discrepancies
- Support month-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries and documentation
- Assist with AP/AR month-end adjusting entries and related analysis
- Contribute to improving the accuracy and efficiency of month-end reporting
- Support budgeting, financial oversight, and internal reporting activities
- Assist with preparation for annual audits, including gathering, creating, and organizing supporting documentation
- Communicate with clients to help resolve basic billing and insurance-related inquiries
- Collaborate with third-party insurance billing partners
- Help document and improve internal accounting procedures and workflows
- Support the development of documentation for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Perform additional accounting and administrative tasks as needed
Benefits
- Hands-on experience with real-world accounting processes and financial operations
- Exposure to month-end close, reporting, and audit preparation
- Mentorship from experienced accounting professionals
- Opportunity to contribute to process improvements in a growing company
- Work reference, depending on performance
- Potential for future full-time employment based on performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
