Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern – Shared Services | Herc Rentals

The Tone:
This is an internship at Herc Rentals, which operates approximately 607 locations across North America as a leading equipment rental supplier. The company was founded in 1965 and has approximately 10,000 employees. This role is crucial for supporting the accounting and finance teams, offering a foundational opportunity to develop practical accounting skills and contribute to various projects within the accounting close and reporting cycle.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Not specified
• Team: Herc Rentals accounting and finance teams
• Mission: Support the accounting and finance teams by participating in various projects related to the accounting close and reporting cycle.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Powerpoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounting Cycle Learning: Learn about the company’s accounting cycle, including balance sheet account reconciliations, journal entries, internal controls, and financial analysis.
• Cross-Functional Learning: Gain knowledge of other accounting and finance functions such as General Ledger Accounting, Order to Cash, External Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Tax, Internal Audit, Finance Business Partners, and Treasury.
• Reporting Preparation: Prepare internal reports by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and other systems.
• Data Analysis: Analyze financial information by developing spreadsheet reports and verifying data accuracy.
• General Ledger Maintenance: Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and reconciling accounts.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting or Finance with an Accounting focus.
• Experience: Currently enrolled in a university with a minimum GPA of 2.5/3.0 in major; completed a minimum of 9 credit hours in Accounting major coursework or similar.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.