Corporate Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Paylocity

The Tone:
This is an internship at Paylocity. Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering a complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by delivering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate HR and payroll processes, attract talent, and build strong workplace culture. This early careers position offers award-winning training and one-on-one coaching, allowing you to play a key role in Paylocity’s future as you launch your career.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Internship
• Pay: $25 hourly
• Team: Corporate Accounting, Tax, and Accounting Operations teams
• Mission: This role assists various accounting teams in daily operations, month-end close procedures, and audit preparation to support accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Tech Stack: MS Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, ERPs (NetSuite), Purchase-to-Pay tools (Coupa)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support: Provide comprehensive assistance to Managers and Directors across the Corporate Accounting, Tax, and Accounting Operations teams.
• Reconcile: Help with month-end close procedures, including creating journal entries and performing reconciliations for various accounts such as prepaid and accrued expenses, fixed assets, and revenue recognition.
• Audit: Organize and compile requested audit support for interim and year-end procedures, ensuring preparedness for manager review before submission.
• Control: Aid the internal controls function by assisting with updates to process narratives and flowcharts, and contributing to assigned special projects.
• Report: Contribute to the external reporting process, gaining exposure to SEC public company reporting and assisting with the development of the Company’s Form 10-K and other financial analyses.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in a college degree program working toward a Bachelor’s degree with an anticipated graduation between December 2027 and Spring 2028, possessing a basic understanding of US GAAP, accounting principles, and core financial statements.
• Experience: No specific prior work experience is required for this role.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook, coupled with strong interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Bonus: A preferred Accounting major with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher, previous experience working in an office environment, and familiarity with ERPs (e.g., NetSuite) and Purchase-to-Pay tools (e.g., Coupa).