Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern – Summer 2027 | Stellar

The Tone:
This is a temporary internship at Stellar. Stellar is a company that relies on its finance team to manage crucial accounting operations and maintain financial accuracy. This role is a key contributor to the finance team, supporting day-to-day accounting tasks and projects. The intern ensures accuracy and efficiency in billing, receivables, and payment processes, partnering with the business to uphold financial integrity.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: Not specified

• Team: Supports the finance team, collaborating with Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Management.
• Mission: This role ensures the accurate and timely execution of day-to-day billing, receivables, payments, and account reconciliations to support the finance team’s efficiency.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), accounting software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process Payments: Accurately apply customer payments received via checks, ACH, wire transfers, or credit cards, and process weekly payments to vendors.
• Manage Receivables: Monitor accounts receivable, actively follow up on outstanding payments, and communicate professionally with customers regarding invoice status and account issues.
• Handle Payables: Enter accounts payable invoices and credit memos with great attention to detail, maintaining accurate electronic records of all transactions.
• Reconcile Accounts: Perform account reconciliations for customer and vendor accounts, identifying and resolving basic discrepancies to ensure accuracy.
• Support Operations: Collaborate with various internal teams and external suppliers to resolve discrepancies, streamline processes, and provide financial reports as requested.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Must be pursuing or recently completed related college coursework or a program in accounting or a related field.
• Experience: No prior years of experience explicitly required, but proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) is essential.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation; clear and professional communication with colleagues and customers; organized and dependable with the ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines; skilled in performing account reconciliations and resolving basic discrepancies; service-oriented mindset that supports internal teams and customers while contributing to a positive team environment.
• Bonus: Experience with accounting software.