Job Description Summary
The Accounting Intern will gain hands-on experience by assisting with the daily operations of the finance team, including exposure to Accounts Payable, Accounting and other Finance related tasks. This is an onsite position in Weymouth, MA. Ideally looking for someone a minimum of 8-10 hours a week. Will consider for 2026 Fall and 2027 Winter semesters. flexible weekly schedule based around your class times, homework and exams.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Upload journal entries prepared by colleagues, verifies back up is appropriate prior to uploading
2. Prepares reconciliations of various trial balance accounts (non-complex), follows up on reconciling items in a timely manner.
3. Assists in review of expense reports, ensuring proper documentation is submitted
4. Adheres to record retention policies
5. Assists in audit preparation of audit requests (if applicable)
6. Pulls support for various filings, as applicable
7. Ability to trace a transaction through the general ledger to sub systems
8. Willingness to learn general ledger system
9. Prepares daily, weekly, monthly Accounting and Finance reports/files as needed.
10. Is responsible for work, maintains tracker for accountability
11. Assists Accounts payable with invoicing and following up.
12. Assist AP with supplier statements
13. Assist AP with OCR system review
14. Organize a financial filing system that is easily accessible.
Education/Skills/Knowledge:
- In pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or healthcare related fields
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) required
- Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Must be able to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- A strong sense of honesty and integrity required
- High degree of accountability and effective time management
- Effective time management