Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | DUAL North America

The Tone:
This is an internship at DUAL North America, located in Dallas, TX. DUAL North America is a leading underwriting organization that provides opportunities to understand how the finance function supports a growing business. This role allows an intern to gain hands-on experience within a professional accounting environment. You will contribute to meaningful projects, develop practical accounting skills, and build your professional experience while learning from experienced colleagues.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person, Dallas, TX
• Pay: $22 hourly
• Team: Corporate Accounting team, reporting to the AVP, Corporate Accounting
• Mission: Contribute to journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close, variance analysis, and data management to support the finance function.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Journal Entry Preparation: Support the preparation of routine journal entries, gaining practical experience in applying accounting principles.
• Month-End Close Support: Assist with month-end activities, including helping to reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensuring the accuracy of financial records.
• Expense Management: Review and code vendor invoices to support accurate and timely processing, and help track accruals and prepaid expenses as part of the monthly cycle.
• Financial Reconciliation: Prepare bank reconciliations and help investigate any outstanding or unmatched items, alongside supporting the correct recording of incoming payments.
• Operational and Audit Support: Organize and maintain accounting records and documentation, contribute to documenting processes for efficiency, and assist with gathering information for audit activities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028. Candidates must possess an understanding of core accounting principles, including debits, credits, and accrual accounting.
• Experience: Familiarity with Microsoft Excel is required, along with a willingness to develop and enhance these skills throughout the internship.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. This role also requires clear communication, the ability to build positive working relationships, comfort working collaboratively within a team, and the capacity to follow established processes while managing tasks and meeting deadlines.