Accounting/ Billing Internship - Paid Internship

FTHRA; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

First Tennessee Human Resource Agency in Johnson City, TN is seeking an Accounting / Billing Intern for Spring 2027. Hours: 20-29 per week during the fall semester. This is a paid internship with potential college credit through partnerships with local universities.

Office locations are near ETSU and Milligan University, with hours 8am–5pm, Monday through Friday. The intern will gain practical accounting experience in accounts payable, inventory control, and financial reporting under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of accounting theories and practices; possess knowledge of personal computers and accounting systems.
• Working toward completion of at least 2 years of college or an Associate’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of driver revenue from fare collections.
• Audit of over/short/late revenue per audit finding guidelines.
• Verification of operational data per reporting guidelines.
• Responsible for processing billing for multiple funding sources.
• Responsible for reconciling payments, identifying/correcting any discrepancies. Reporting outstanding revenue to the fiscal department on a monthly basis.
• Performs payroll audits comparing data between two systems to ensure compliance by employees.
• Processes ticket orders, prepaid fares and prepaid fare refunds while providing a high level of customer service.
• Abides by FTHRA Personnel Rules and Regulations as may be amended from time to time.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Spreadsheet skills

Education

Two years college

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Accounting / Billing Intern for Spring 2027

Hours: 20-29 hours per week during the fall semester. This is a paid internship.

Reports To: Transportation Administrative Manager

Job Summary:

Position is ideal for a student that is pursuing a BS in Accounting to gain a broad range of practical work experience. The agency has partnered with local universities for over 15 years and has helped candidates successfully develop and further their professional careers. College course credit may be available for the internship experience. Our offices are conveniently located close to both East Tennessee State University and Milligan University. Hours of operation are 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday.

This position includes general accounting functions of the Agency as may be required by federal, state and local authorities: e.g., accounts payable, inventory control, preparing spread sheets, and financial reports.

Responsibilities:

1. Reconciliation of driver revenue from fare collections.
2. Audit of over/short/ late revenue per audit finding guidelines.
3. Verification of operational data per reporting guidelines.
4. Responsible for processing billing for multiple funding sources.
5. Responsible for reconciling payments, identifying/correcting any discrepancies. Reporting outstanding revenue to the fiscal department on a monthly basis.
6. Performs payroll audits comparing data between two systems to ensure compliance by employees.
7. Processes ticket orders, prepaid fares and prepaid fare refunds while providing a high level of customer service.
8. Abides by FTHRA Personnel Rules and Regulations as may be amended from time to time.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive. Intern is responsible for other duties as assigned by management.

Experience and Education:

Must have knowledge of accounting theories and practices; possess knowledge of personal computers and accounting systems. Working toward completion of at least 2 years of college or an Associate’s degree.

All applicants are drug screened upon being made a contingent offer of employment. All employees are subject to random drug screens. "Equal Opportunity Employer." M/F/V/D/DFWP

NOTICE This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.