Accounting Intern

Paradies Na; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradies Na in Atlanta seeks an Accounting Intern to support the team with general ledger activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a hands-on corporate setting. You will gain exposure to month-end close, accounts payable and receivable, and internal controls while collaborating with internal teams.

You will help prepare schedules and documentation, review financial information, and assist with process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Rising senior enrolled in an accredited college with a 2.5 GPA or higher.
• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Relevant coursework in accounting is preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting systems or internships is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with journal entries and general ledger support.
• Support month-end close and related documentation.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and workpapers.
• Review financial information for accuracy and consistency.
• Assist with reconciliations, invoicing, and data tracking.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on accounting matters.

Skills

Accounting

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance major

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

The Accounting Intern will support the Accounting team with general ledger activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, transaction processing, audit support, and special projects. This internship provides hands-on experience with corporate accounting, month-end close, internal controls, accounts payable and receivable, and financial operations. The intern will collaborate with internal teams and business partners while contributing to accurate financial records, timely reporting, compliance, and efficient accounting processes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Ledger & Financial Reporting

• Assist with journal-entry preparation, account analysis, and general ledger support.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities and related documentation.
• Assist with preparing financial reports, schedules, and supporting workpapers.
• Review financial information for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Maintain organized accounting files, source documents, and supporting records.

Account Reconciliations & Transaction Support

• Assist with balance-sheet and bank reconciliations and follow up on reconciling items.
• Support invoice processing, payment documentation, cash applications, and expense review.
• Help research transaction questions, account variances, and outstanding items.
• Assist with maintaining accounting trackers, schedules, and transaction records.
• Coordinate follow-up on missing information, approvals, corrections, and deadlines.

Controls, Compliance & Audit Support

Assist with internal-control documentation, testing support, and accounting-policy requirements.

• Support internal and external audit requests by gathering and organizing documentation.
• Help ensure accounting records and supporting materials comply with department standards and company policies.
• Assist with data collection and reporting for accounting, tax, and compliance initiatives.
• Protect confidential and sensitive financial and business information.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Special Projects

Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Payroll, Human Resources, Procurement, and other departments on accounting matters and business initiatives.

• Assist with process-improvement and automation projects that strengthen accounting efficiency and accuracy.
• Support research, data validation, documentation requests, and special projects.
• Prepare presentations, summaries, schedules, and recommendations for management review.
• Create and update user guides, job aids, process documentation, and accounting templates.

TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.
• Strong accounting, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to review financial information, identify discrepancies, and communicate findings clearly and objectively.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, or internal controls.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, discretion, flexibility, and the ability to adapt positively to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, protect confidential financial information, and meet firm deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with accounting professionals, internal teams, auditors, vendors, and other business partners.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Legal Age: 18 Years
• Rising senior enrolled in an accredited college or university program with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Relevant coursework in financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, or accounting information systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with enterprise accounting systems, financial reporting tools, data-analysis applications, or prior internship experience is a plus.

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