Position Overview
At DiMercurio Advisors, our mission is to empower small business owners by simplifying complex financial information. As an Accounting Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced accounting professionals while supporting real clients and real accounting engagements.
This internship is designed for students pursuing a career in public accounting, bookkeeping, managed accounting, or advisory services. You'll develop practical accounting skills, strengthen your understanding of financial statements and accounting processes, and gain exposure to the day-to-day operations of a growing public accounting firm.
This is more than a data-entry internship—you'll actively contribute to client engagements, learn industry-leading accounting software, and work directly with professionals dedicated to helping you grow.
What You'll Do
As an Accounting Intern, you'll support the Accounting Team by:
- Assisting with monthly bookkeeping and accounting services for small business clients.
- Categorizing and reviewing bank and credit card transactions.
- Completing bank, credit card, and other balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
- Preparing and maintaining accounting workpapers and supporting documentation.
- Assisting with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Reviewing general ledger activity for accuracy, completeness, and unusual transactions.
- Assisting with the preparation and review of financial statements, including balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
- Identifying missing information, outstanding transactions, or discrepancies that require additional research.
- Gathering and organizing client documentation needed to complete accounting projects.
- Assisting accounting professionals with cleanup projects, special projects, and other client accounting needs.
- Learning and utilizing Xero, QuickBooks Online, and other accounting technology platforms.
- Participating in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
What We're Looking For
Technical Skills
Preferred qualifications include:
- Basic understanding of accounting principles, including debits, credits, and the accounting equation.
- Basic understanding of financial statements, including the balance sheet and income statement.
- Familiarity with bank reconciliations and general ledger accounting.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Experience working with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting/filtering, and basic data analysis.
- Familiarity with Xero or QuickBooks Online is a plus but not required.
- Ability and willingness to learn new accounting software and technology tools quickly.
Professional Skills
Successful candidates typically demonstrate:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Professionalism and accountability.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
- Curiosity and a willingness to ask questions and learn.
- A desire to understand not only how something is done, but why it is done.
Education & Experience
Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.
Preferred
- Interest in pursuing a career in public accounting, bookkeeping, managed accounting, or advisory services.
- Interest in pursuing CPA or other relevant professional credentials.
- Previous internship, bookkeeping, accounting, or business experience is a plus but not required.
What You'll Gain
Through this internship, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Work on real client accounting engagements.
- Develop practical bookkeeping and accounting skills.
- Learn how to review financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
- Gain hands-on experience with bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Learn Xero, QuickBooks Online, and other accounting technology.
- Gain exposure to month-end and year-end accounting processes.
- Understand how accounting information is used to help small business owners make better decisions.
- Develop professional client communication skills.
- Receive mentorship and feedback from experienced accounting professionals.
- Build a strong foundation for a future career in public accounting, bookkeeping, managed accounting, or advisory services.
High-performing interns may be considered for future internship opportunities or full-time positions upon graduation.
Travel
Minimal travel may be required.
Work Schedule & Location
We believe trust and flexibility are key components of a successful workplace.
In-Office
- Typical office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
About DiMercurio Advisors
DiMercurio Advisors is a fast-growing accounting, tax, and advisory firm based in Orlando, Florida. We specialize in serving first-time business owners throughout Florida with annual revenues of $3 million or less.
Our clients operate in industries including:
- Real Estate
- Restaurants
- Professional Services
- Creative Businesses
- Side-Hustle and Entrepreneurial Ventures
We focus on building long-term relationships based on trust, education, and proactive guidance.
Our Mission
To empower business owners to succeed by simplifying complex financial information.
Our Core Values
- Be Transparent
- Empower Through Education
- Adapt to Change
- Seek to Understand
- Think Like an Owner
Why Join Us?
Culture is at the heart of everything we do. We're proud to be recognized as a great place to work because we invest heavily in our people, their growth, and their success.
We believe:
- Accountability builds trust.
- Diverse perspectives create better solutions.
- Continuous learning drives professional growth.
- Asking questions and seeking to understand leads to better results.
- A supportive team environment helps everyone thrive.
Many new team members tell us:
"I've never seen a company support their team like this before."
If you're looking for an internship where you'll gain meaningful, hands-on accounting experience, receive mentorship, work with real small businesses, and make a real impact, we'd love to meet you.