Accounting Intern

Aveanna Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare seeks an Intern Staff Accountant for an 8-week paid assignment from June to July. The role supports close processes, journal entries, and reconciliations with hybrid in-office and remote work.

Ideal candidates will have a solid accounting foundation, be detail-oriented, and comfortable handling numbers and ad hoc analyses. Responsibilities include assisting with journal entries, month-end close, reconciliations, system testing, and documentation, along with researching payroll

Qualifications

• High school diploma (minimum).
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting or graduated within 6 months.
• Completion of core level accounting courses.
• Proficient with Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to research and interpret payroll laws and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gathering backup and preparing journal entries.
• Support month-end close schedules and analyses.
• Assist in account reconciliations and related analyses.
• Participate in system projects, testing, and documentation.
• Support unclaimed property escheatment activities.
• Research and apply unallocated/unapplied payments.
• Create and update process flow documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting degree (Bachelors or Masters)

Core accounting coursework completed

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Overview

This is an 8 week paid assignment, from June 7th through July 30th.

Position Overview

The Intern Staff Accountant will be responsible for performing accurate and timely close responsibilities including journal entries, analysis and account reconciliations. The role will support finance and internal departments as needed by providing ad hoc analysis. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail. The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition. This way it can make the right decisions and accomplish long-term success.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position (8 hours per day). Days of work are Monday through Friday, hours are flexible between 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Hybrid: In office and remote (TBD)

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. In addition, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with gathering back-up support and preparing of Journal Entries
• Assist with preparing and validating month end close schedules and analysis
• Assist in performing account reconciliations
• Assist in various system related projects, including but not limited to performing testing and documentation
• Assist with unclaimed property escheatment activities
• Assist with researching/applying/refunding unapplied payments
• Create and update process flow documentations

Requirements

• High school diploma
• The Intern must be currently obtaining a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting or have graduated within the past 6 months
• Completion of core level accounting courses
• Skilled in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to research and interpret payroll laws, regulations, and practices

Environment

• Performs duties in an office environment during agency operating hours
• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions