Accounting Intern (Fall 2026)

Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc.
  • Frederick, MD
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    ABH is looking for an Accounting Intern to join our Frederick, MD team this fall. In this paid role, you’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside our finance team by supporting day-to-day accounting operations, assisting with reporting, and applying your classroom knowledge to real organizational tasks and responsibilities. 

    Location: Frederick, MD (In-person) 
    Hours: Part-Time / 20 hours/week 
    Compensation:  $15/hour 

    ABH is a family-centered mental health program that offers a wraparound approach to treatment. We specialize in Psychiatry, Off-Site Counseling Services, On-Site therapy, and Therapeutic Mentoring. If you share our mission and vision, we invite you to join a team that supports those who make a difference within the community.  

    Essential Functions: 
    • Assist in the preparation and processing of bi-weekly payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.  
    • Verify and input employee time records, leave balances, and adjustments into the payroll system.  
    • Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes to salary or deductions.  
    • Ensure all payroll data is accurate and up-to-date.  
    • Compile compensation spreadsheets for clinical staff, ensuring accuracy of data imported from EMR.  
    • Research state and federal payroll regulations, tax requirements, and wage-related inquiries as assigned to ensure that ABH practices are in compliance.  
    • Assist in the preparation of payroll tax filings and reports as needed.  
    • Generate and distribute payroll reports for internal stakeholders.  
    • Assist in reconciling payroll accounts and resolving discrepancies.  
    • Responsible for the coordination efforts between payroll, human resources, budget and other departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data (including preparation/distribution of detailed reports, e.g. overtime, leave balances, head count, and retirement contribution reports)  
    • Provides customer service to employees, management, and outside vendors/agencies.  
    • Address payroll-related inquiries from employees and escalate complex issues to the Senior Accounting Manager.  
    • Assist with general administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, and data entry.  
    • Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to ongoing projects and process initiatives.  
    • Additional duties within the accounting team as assigned.

    Qualifications: 
    • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university working toward a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. 
    • Strong desire to elevate accounting skills and gain hands-on experience in pursuit of a professional accounting career. 
    • Must have familiarity with general accounting principles (GAAP) and payroll laws and regulations. 
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks is a plus. 
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy. 
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. 
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of organization. 
    • Demonstrated integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial and payroll data. 
    • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment. 
    • Previous internship, coursework, or work experience in accounting or a related field is a plus but not required. 

    Join our team and make a difference!

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFrederick, MD
    Websitehttp://abhmaryland.com

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
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    • Budgetingunmatched
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    • Data Entryunmatched
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    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
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    • Financeunmatched
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    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
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    • People Managementunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Spreadsheetsunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Tax Reportingunmatched
    • Tax Returnsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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