Finance Accounting Intern

Role

Join our accounting team as a paid Finance & Accounting Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting a variety of clients. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will assist with day-to-day accounting activities, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and the maintenance of accurate financial records. This opportunity is ideal for a student or recent graduate who wants to apply classroom knowledge in a professional setting while developing practical accounting and client-service skills.

Responsibilities

As a Finance & Accounting Intern, you will:

• Assist with preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for a variety of clients.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and post journal entries under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Assist with general-ledger reconciliations and account analysis.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including entering invoices, recording payments, and verifying transactions.
• Review financial records and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Help organize and maintain client accounting records.
• Use accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or similar platforms to enter, review, and organize financial information.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Manage multiple assignments and meet established client deadlines.
• Protect confidential client and financial information.
• Support the accounting team with additional projects and administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, debits and credits, journal entries, and general-ledger accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential client information.

Preferred Qualifications

The following experience is helpful but not required:

• Previous accounting, bookkeeping, or office experience.
• Coursework involving financial accounting, financial statement preparation, or account reconciliation.
• Familiarity with Sage, Xero, or another accounting software platform.
• Experience working with spreadsheets, financial records, or transaction data.
• Interest in client-service accounting and working with businesses across a variety of industries.

What You'll Gain

• Practical experience supporting the accounting needs of multiple clients.
• Hands-on exposure to financial statement preparation and account reconciliation.
• Experience using professional accounting systems and processes.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced accounting professionals.
• Opportunities to strengthen your technical, organizational, and client-service skills.

We value diverse perspectives and are committed to providing an inclusive, supportive environment where every intern can learn, contribute, and grow professionally.

**Pay:** From $15.40 per hour

**Work Location:** In person