Accounting & Finance Intern

Salvagnini America, Inc.; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Salvagnini America, Inc. in Hamilton, OH is offering a Winter–Spring 2027 Finance & Accounting Internship. This hands-on role provides real-world experience in a professional finance environment, working alongside experienced staff on meaningful projects that support financial operations.

The position is non-exempt, starts January 2027, and pays $22 per hour. It involves assisting with AP/AR, period-end close, bank reconciliations, and maintaining financial records within internal policies.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Completion of at least one year of coursework in accounting or finance preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, basic formulas); experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP, or similar) is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle confidential information
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• GPA of 3.0 or above preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, including invoice review and data entry
• Support the period‑close process by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, financial statement analysis, and other reports
• Prepare routine financial reports, spreadsheets, and summaries for management review
• Help prepare monthly bank reconciliations by comparing bank statements with internal financial records
• Maintain and organize tax and financial records, files, and documentation in compliance with internal policies
• Assist with maintaining fixed asset records including additions, retirements, and book depreciation schedules across multiple entities
• Perform other administrative and operational tasks to support the finance team

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Basic accounting

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

SAP

Job description

Winter - Spring 2027| Start date January 2027

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Location

Hamilton, OH

Pay Scale

$22/hr

Summary

We are seeking a motivated Finance & Accounting Intern to support our operations and administrative functions. This hands‑on internship provides an opportunity to gain real‑world experience in a professional finance environment, working alongside experienced staff on meaningful projects that contribute directly to the organization's financial operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, including invoice review and data entry
• Support the period‑close process by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, financial statement analysis, and other reports
• Prepare routine financial reports, spreadsheets, and summaries for management review
• Help prepare monthly bank reconciliations by comparing bank statements with internal financial records
• Maintain and organize tax and financial records, files, and documentation in compliance with internal policies
• Assist with maintaining fixed asset records including additions, retirements, and book depreciation schedules across multiple entities
• Perform other administrative and operational tasks to support the finance team

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Completion of at least one year of coursework in accounting or finance preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, basic formulas); experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP, or similar) is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle confidential information
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• GPA of 3.0 or above preferred

Travel

No Travel

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

The ability to recognize and evaluate technical issues and limitations is required. The ability to define and manage expectations is critical. The ability to make sound decisions and actions is required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.The employee mustbe able tolift and/or move up to50pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.