Fall Accounting & Finance Internship – Accounting and Finance

Job Description

Fall 2026 Internship – Accounting / Tax | vineyard vines

The Tone:
This is a part-time internship at vineyard vines, located in Stamford, CT, targeting highly motivated college students in good academic standing who are passionate about the brand and working toward a career in the retail industry. vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held American clothing and accessory retailer, founded in 1998 on Martha’s Vineyard, that has experienced exponential year-over-year growth. Today, it operates over 120 retail locations, a successful e-commerce business, a domestic distribution center, and an expanding corporate headquarters, also being carried in major department stores. The company fosters a fun, encouraging, and welcoming culture, rooted in the philosophy that “Every Day Should Feel This Good,” and prioritizes making vineyard vines a great place to work for all employees. This role offers the opportunity to assist in the day-to-day operations within the Accounting/Tax department, providing crucial support and handling administrative tasks essential to the company’s financial operations and continued success within this vibrant retail environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time (up to 20 hours per week, up to 15 weeks long)
• Location: In-person, Stamford, CT

• Team: Accounting / Tax department
• Mission: To provide crucial assistance to the Accounting / Tax department by performing financial reconciliations, supporting the month-end close process, managing data, analyzing spending trends, and contributing to various administrative projects.
• Tech Stack: Excel, PowerPoint, data warehouse system

What You’ll Actually Do
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements and various balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Month-End Close: Assist diligently in the month-end accounting close process, contributing to timely financial reporting.
• Chargeback Management: Research customer chargebacks and compile all necessary supporting documentation for resolution.
• Data Template Creation: Develop and implement data templates within the company’s data warehouse system to streamline information management.
• Financial Forecasting: Analyze actual spending trends and utilize this data to re-forecast financial projections.

The Must-Haves
• Background: College student in good academic standing, actively pursuing a Finance or Accounting major, and eligible to receive academic credit for the internship.
• Experience: Competency in using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Skills: Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to multi-task effectively; strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills; excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential company materials with discretion.
• Bonus: Interest in advanced Excel functions such as Pivot Tables and VLook Ups; a genuine interest in the retail industry and a passion for the vineyard vines brand and lifestyle; flexibility, open-mindedness, and a positive, enthusiastic attitude.