Accounting Intern

Cox Enterprises; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises is seeking an Accounting Intern to gain hands-on experience in preparing and analyzing financial records while supporting journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting. This internship emphasizes learning, development, and practical impact within a fast-paced corporate environment.

You will work with the Cox Automotive Corporate Accounting Team on real projects, build relationships across teams, and learn how financial data drives business decisions.

Qualifications

• Currently a college student pursuing a BA/BS degree in a related field.
• Ability to adapt to change and work effectively in ambiguity.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and online research.

Responsibilities

• Learn about Cox Automotive and the automotive industry through project assignments aligned to your studies.
• Receive on-the-job training plus targeted development opportunities to engage with your strengths.
• Work on real business projects and interact with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Analyze data and perform computations for financial statements and balance reconciliations.
• Assist in ad hoc special projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

MS Office skills

Education

BA/BS degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment. No full-time employment commitments are made. However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full-time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full-time employment at a specified time.

Job Description Summary

The Accounting Intern is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and maintaining financial records to ensure the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements. This role supports various accounting functions through journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting with a focus on compliance and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and communicates effectively across teams.

Job Description

Are you ready to turn your classroom knowledge into real-world impact? Join our team as an Accounting Intern and receive hands-on experience with the numbers that drive business decisions. You won’t just be crunching numbers—you will be learning how to analyze, report, and influence financial outcomes.

This is your chance to work with experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and build the foundation for a successful career in Accounting or Finance.

What’s In It For You?

• We value your time and potential. At Cox, you will be exposed to meaningful and challenging work.
• You won’t be left alone to figure things out. You will have a team of supporters (plus an assigned program mentor) who will show you the ropes, guide you to excellence, and cheer you on.
• You will experience real accountability to develop your professional skills.
• You will expand your network and professional toolbox through exposure to senior leaders.
• You will help us build a bold future that is sustainable, accessible, and inclusive.

What You Will Do

You will learn about Cox Automotive (and the automotive industry at large) through a series of functional and market-based project assignments specifically aligned to your area of study and aspirations. You will receive on-the-job training plus targeted development opportunities to help you engage with your strengths and crystallize your career interests. Here is a peek at the experiences that await you:

• Working on real business projects.
• Building relationships and interacting with cross-functional teams, internal and external customers, and key stakeholders.
• Managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Analyzing business situations and problem-solving.
• Networking with peers and professionals in the industry.
• Act as a team member within the Cox Automotive Corporate Accounting Team
• Analyze data and perform computations for financial statements.
• Ensure the accuracy of balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of balance reconciliations.
• Perform ad hoc special projects.

Who You Are

You are ready to learn and ready to grow. You are excited to join a company that gives you a voice, supports your development, and respects your time and talent. You have the following skills and qualifications:

• Currently a college student pursuing a BA/BS degree in a related field.
• Ability to adapt to change and work effectively in ambiguity.
• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, relationship building, and organization skills.
• Computer skills which includes Microsoft Office suite and Online research ability.
• US work authorization (sponsorship is not available for this program).