Accounting College Intern

South Shore Health; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking an Accounting Intern for on-site learning at Weymouth, MA. The role offers a part-time schedule (20 budgeted hours) with a flexible weekly layout around class times.

Interns will gain hands-on exposure to Accounts Payable, general accounting tasks, and finance operations, while supporting daily reporting, filings, and audits as needed. The position requires pursuing a BA/BS or MS in accounting, finance, or healthcare fields, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor's or master's in accounting, finance, or healthcare related fields.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of honesty, integrity and accountability.
• Good time management and ability to balance coursework with internship responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Upload journal entries prepared by colleagues and verify supporting backup.
• Prepare reconciliations for non-complex trial balance accounts and follow up on items.
• Assist in reviewing expense reports and ensuring proper documentation.
• Adhere to record retention policies and documentation standards.
• Assist in audit requests and audit preparations when applicable.
• Pull support for filings and organize documentation.
• Trace transactions from the ledger to sub-systems as needed.
• Learn and assist with general ledger system operations.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly accounting and finance reports as required.
• Maintain accountability trackers and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Assist AP with invoicing and supplier statements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Accountability

Integrity

Education

Pursuing BA/BS or MS in accounting/finance/healthcare

Job description

Requisition Number:

R-23820

Facility:

LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg RoadWeymouth, MA 02190

Department Name:

SHS General Accounting

Status:

Part time

Budgeted Hours:

20

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

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.

Compensation Pay Range:

$16.50 - $23.60

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

Monday through Friday Day Shift. Ideally looking for interns who can work a minimum of 10 hours a week or more. 2026 Fall and 2027 Winter.

This internship is primarily on-site in Weymouth, MA