Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Walter P Moore

The Tone:
This is a part-time internship at Walter P Moore, located in Downtown Houston. Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world’s most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. With over 1000 professionals across 27 U.S. offices and 8 international locations, they provide a range of engineering and architectural services, designing solutions that support and shape communities worldwide. This role offers an intern the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in corporate accounting by directly contributing to the Finance Team’s operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time (20-30 hours/week)
• Location: In-person, Houston, TX

• Team: Finance Team
• Mission: To support the Finance Team by executing key accounting tasks and gaining practical corporate accounting experience.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite, Excel, accounting software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Transactions: Input financial transactions, such as invoices, deposits, and payments, accurately into accounting software or spreadsheets.
• Payments: Assist with weekly check runs to ensure timely disbursement of funds.
• Reconciliations: Prepare general ledger account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
• Audits: Assist with financial audits, contributing to the thorough examination of financial records.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to effectively resolve accounting-related issues.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or another business-related field.
• Experience: Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with a heavy emphasis on Excel, and excellent computer skills with the ability to quickly adapt to new accounting software.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to adhere to deadlines, and discretion in handling confidential financial information.
• Bonus: Great interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and motivation to succeed in a deadline-driven environment.