Accounting & Finance Internship

Casa Fresca Homes; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Homes by WestBay, LLC in Florida is seeking a Summer Accounting & Finance Intern to support day-to-day accounting, reporting, and analysis for a residential homebuilder. You will gain exposure to job-cost accounting, budgeting, land and lot accounting, and month-end close.

The role develops skills in journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting while collaborating with a seasoned finance team. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's in Accounting/Finance with 1–2 years to graduate.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements.
• Proficient in Excel: PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist month-end close activities: journal entries, reconciliations, accruals.
• Review house/community costs, VPOs, and budget-to-actuals for job-cost accounting.
• Process/vendor invoices, lien waivers, and trade payments with AP.
• Prepare closing packages: settlement statements, home sale revenue, COGS.
• Support community pro formas, land budgets, and cash flow forecasts.
• Provide ad hoc financial analyses for leadership, e.g., margin analysis.
• Assist with audits, internal controls testing, and process documentation.
• Complete capstone project and present findings to leadership.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

JD Edwards

Sage

Hyphen

BuildPro

NEWSTAR

Job description

The 2027 Summer Accounting & Finance Intern supports the finance team with the day-to-day accounting, reporting, and analysis that keep a residential homebuilding operation on budget and on schedule. The intern will gain exposure to job-cost accounting, community-level budgeting, land and lot accounting, and month-end close, to understand how financial decisions drive the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accrual preparation.
• Support job-cost accounting by reviewing house-level and community-level costs, variance purchase orders (VPOs), and budget-to-actual reports.
• Help process and review vendor invoices, lien waivers, and trade partner payments in coordination with Accounts Payable.
• Assist in preparing closing packages, including verifying settlement statements and recording home sale revenue and cost of sales.
• Support the preparation of community pro formas, land budgets, and cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for division leadership, such as margin analysis, cycle-time cost impacts, and overhead tracking.
• Assist with audit requests, internal controls testing, and documentation of accounting processes.
• Complete a capstone project and present findings and recommendations to division leadership at the end of the internship.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with an expected graduation within one to two years.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas).
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Prior internship or coursework in cost accounting, real estate finance, or financial modeling.
  • Interest in pursuing a CPA or a career in corporate finance within real estate or construction.
  • Familiarity with ERP or homebuilder accounting systems (e.g., JD Edwards, Sage, Hyphen, BuildPro, NEWSTAR).

  What You’ll Gain

  Hands-on experience with job-cost and real estate accounting, insight into how a homebuilder manages margins from land acquisition to home closing, and mentorship from experienced finance professionals.

  Homes by WestBay, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

  Other duties may be assigned as necessary, and reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.