Accounting Associate – Outsourced Accounting

Job Description

Outsourced Accounting Spring Internship 2027 | Withum

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at Withum, focused on outsourced accounting services for the Spring 2027 period. Withum is an organization where talent thrives, offering endless opportunities for growth and fostering an environment where entrepreneurial energy and inclusive teamwork lead to significant results. This role is crucial for the Outsourced Accounting Systems and Services (OASyS) team, which brings clients into the digital age by providing scalable outsourced accounting and finance solutions. The internship directly supports clients in gaining a clear, stress-free financial picture, enabling business owners to focus on their core passions while improving their workflow and transparency.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Team: Withum’s Outsourced Accounting Systems and Services (OASyS) team, collaborating with Senior Associates, Managers, and Partners.
• Mission: Solve client needs by providing scalable outsourced accounting and finance services, ensuring they have full knowledge of their financial standing and performance.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Expensify, Gusto, Justworks, Xero, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Collaboration: Collaborate with Senior Associates, Managers, and group Partners to support and balance multiple client accounting needs.
• Financial Operations: Manage client bill payments, invoicing, and cash receipt applications in a timely fashion.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform bank and general ledger account reconciliations, investigating and resolving any identified reconciling items.
• Close Processes: Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for various clients.
• Payroll Management: Run payroll for clients and reconcile the related journal entries.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A graduating college student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, preparing for an entry-level career in outsourced financial services.
• Experience: Demonstrated extensive experience with key accounting software platforms including QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Expensify, Gusto, Justworks, Xero, and Microsoft Excel.
• Skills: Possess excellent interpersonal and computer skills, strong communication abilities, and effective project management capabilities. The role requires a highly organized personality with strong attention to detail, the ability to work well on a team, and a flexible, adaptable attitude to new situations, including learning new software.
• Bonus: A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.