Client Accounting Services Intern

Job Description

Client Accounting Services Intern | Eide Bailly

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Eide Bailly, located in Mankato, MN, providing an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in client accounting services. Eide Bailly, a top advisory firm established in 1917, is built around fostering meaningful relationships with clients, communities, and its team members. This role is crucial for supporting clients with their general accounting needs, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. Interns will join an inclusive and supportive environment, receiving direct mentorship from experienced professionals while contributing to the firm’s legacy of trust and authenticity.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Mankato, MN
• Pay: $26 hourly
• Mission: This person will provide essential support to clients by assessing their accounting needs, preparing financial documents, and ensuring efficient month-end processes.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Needs Assessment: Collaborate with staff to evaluate and understand general accounting needs for various clients.
• Financial Document Preparation: Support the accurate preparation of diverse reports and returns, including payroll reports, year-end tax forms, and monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements, all within a paperless environment.
• Month-End Close: Actively assist in the comprehensive completion of the month-end accounting process for clients.
• Transaction Processing: Accurately code and complete detailed data entry for bank statement transactions and other bookkeeping entries.
• Team Support: Provide necessary backup and assistance to other accounting services personnel and their assigned clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Candidates should be actively pursuing a degree in Accounting and possess a clear understanding of fundamental accounting concepts.
• Experience: Demonstrated capacity for highly accurate, detail-oriented work, coupled with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and consistently meet deadlines.
• Skills: Proficiency in basic accounting principles, data entry, report generation, and the highest standards of professional conduct including strict client confidentiality.
• Bonus: Genuine interest in learning about and working across a variety of industries.