Accounting Intern

Accounting Intern

Gain real-world experience in performing monthly accounting services to a variety of small to midsize businesses. Reconcile bank and general ledger accounts, compile monthly financial statements, and assist with other firm-wide special projects.

Responsibilities and Roles:

• Accounting Support: 
  • Assist with research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records.
  • Prepare financial reports, such as balance sheets, income statements, invoices, and other documents.
  • Sit in on client consultations surrounding accounting, tax and various operational matters 
  • Assist with quarterly tax estimates and projections, tax return preparation (as applicable)
• Special Projects:
  • Support the creation of a training and resource library for clients
  • Support the 1099 process (if interning during October - January)
  • Support 1040 tax preparation (if interning during January - April)
  • Research and participate in implementing new technologies designed to elevate firm operations (as requested)

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Attributes:

• Knowledgeable of GAAP 
• Genuine curiosity and “can-do” attitude
• Teachable and open to feedback
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates professionalism in managing schedule and work priorities to ensure the work gets done accurately and on time
• Interest in working in small to mid-size public accounting firm post-graduation
• Interest in pursuing a CPA in the future

Education and Experience:

• Junior or senior 
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work out of Grand Rapids, MI or Woodridge, IL office
• Typical in-office hours are 8:30am – 5:00pm CST/EST, allowing for flexibility and remote working with adequate communication.