Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern (Summer 2027) | RedGuard

The Tone:
This is a summer internship at LANGE, a company that has significantly evolved from its real estate roots in 1986. Operating within the RedGuard organization, LANGE now encompasses diverse branches including portable storage, blast-resistant buildings, asset-based financial solutions, and diversified leasing programs. The company prides itself on its guiding purpose: delivering unique, industry-leading products and services while upholding integrity and fostering a strong commitment to its growing family of employees. This Accounting Intern role is an integral part of the Finance team, offering an opportunity to gain invaluable hands-on experience by contributing to essential accounting functions, supporting the company’s commitment to accurate financial records and compliance with industry standards during a structured internship program from May 17th to August 6th, 2027.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person
• Pay: $18–$20 hourly
• Team: Finance team
• Mission: Assist the Finance team in maintaining accurate and complete financial records, supporting month-end close processes, financial reporting, general audit activities, and tax preparation.
• Tech Stack: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), SAGE products or related accounting software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Records Management: Assist the Finance team with research, filing, and data entry tasks to ensure the accurate and complete maintenance of financial records.
• Month-End Close Support: Actively assist in the month-end closing processes, verifying that all financial transactions are recorded and processed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Reconciliation and Reporting: Take responsibility for preparing assigned financial reconciliations and various reporting documents to support the finance operations.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable Assistance: Provide necessary assistance with both accounts payable (managing outgoing payments) and accounts receivable (managing incoming payments) functions.
• Audit and Tax Preparation Aid: Contribute to general audit activities and tax preparation processes by gathering required information and assisting with related tasks.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This entry-level position is designed for students actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. A fundamental and demonstrable understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is a core requirement for ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
• Experience: Candidates are expected to be proficient with the MS Office Suite, with particular emphasis on possessing intermediate-level skills in Excel for data analysis and reporting. No specific duration of prior professional experience is mandated.
• Skills: Essential skills include strong organizational capabilities to manage various financial documents and tasks efficiently, along with a meticulous attention to detail to ensure precision in all accounting processes.
• Bonus: Previous practical experience with specialized accounting software, such as SAGE products or similar platforms, is considered a valuable asset for this role.