Accounting Intern

Job Description

Corporate Accounting Intern | The Heritage Group

The Tone:
This is an internship at The Heritage Group, located in an office environment. The Heritage Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned business with over 90 years of history, comprising more than 50 companies across construction, environmental services, and specialty chemicals. This role offers a significant development opportunity for someone looking to explore a career in accounting, finance, and business operations, directly contributing to the organization’s success by supporting critical financial processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person
• Pay: $18–$21 hourly
• Team: Accounting Team, collaborating with finance professionals and business partners
• Mission: Support accounting and financial processes to contribute to the organization’s success and efficiency.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Financial Software, accounting systems, ERP software, AI tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage core accounting operations: Process accounts payable and receivable, perform reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and support financial reporting.
• Support audit preparation: Maintain comprehensive documentation and compile necessary audit support materials.
• Drive process improvement: Leverage automation and AI tools to enhance efficiency within accounting processes.
• Develop procedural clarity: Document operational accounting processes and internal controls.
• Enhance financial insights: Build reporting functionality across Corporate Finance in collaboration with other teams.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Rising Junior or Senior in an undergraduate degree program (preference for Accounting, Finance, or related business field) at an accredited institution; must understand basic accounting principles and financial statements.
• Experience: Entry-level professional eager to gain hands-on experience in corporate accounting.
• Skills: Proficiency in Excel and financial software, including formulas, spreadsheets, and data organization; demonstrated understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements; strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines; effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Bonus: Familiarity with accounting systems or ERP software; familiarity with AI tools.