Spring Accounting Intern (April-August)

iRobot • Bedford, MA

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About The Position

We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented Accounting Intern to join our finance team and work directly with our Global AR team. This internship provides hands-on experience in month-end accounting, deduction processing, and AR aging reports. You will work closely with experienced professionals to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective management of AR deductions, and resolution of aging account discrepancies. Intern must be able to commit to a full time (40 hours) Monday-Friday internship starting in April through end of August with potential to go through EOY.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Accounting, finance or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong excel skills and basic understanding of the Microsoft Suite products (Word, PPT, SharePoint).
• Strong work ethic: Ability to work full time (40 hours/week) during the internship period (July-December)
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with the global AR team and other departments.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, global environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and interest in accounts receivable and month-end close processes.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of any additional employment visas at this time.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, reconciling AR accounts, and ensuring all AR transactions are accurately recorded.
• Support the cleanup of AR aging reports, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring accurate classification of overdue accounts.
• Assist in processing AR deductions, reviewing supporting documentation, and working with the AR team to resolve any deduction-related issues.
• Help reconcile accounts receivable balances, including customer deductions, write-offs, and adjustments.
• Work with the Global AR team and other departments to resolve issues with deductions, billing discrepancies, and overdue accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of month-end financial reports related to AR aging and deductions for management review.
• Assist with various ad-hoc accounting and AR-related projects as needed, including data analysis and reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees