Accounting Intern

The Premiere Group; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Health Saving Account (HSA) with employer contribution

Safe Harbor 401(k) plan

Gym allowance

Short-Term Disability benefits

Job summary

The Premiere Group in Columbia Township, Missouri is looking for candidates for accounting roles within their team. This position involves working directly with financial systems to execute journal entries, support month-end closing procedures, and perform detailed account reconciliations.

Ideal candidates are analytical and eager to tackle modern finance challenges while receiving benefits including health coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be analytical, resilient, and eager to learn.
• Must have relevant coursework or experience in finance.
• Strong understanding of financial systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Execute journal entries and support month-end closing.
• Process invoices and monitor aging reports.
• Identify variances within budgets and reports.
• Organize documentation for audit readiness.
• Collaborate on process improvements in accounting workflows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of financial principles

Communication

Education

Relevant coursework in accounting or finance

Job description

About Us

We empower companies we work with through substantial resources to foster long-term growth. And that empowerment comes from our people!

We're a team of skilled analysts, strategists, entrepreneurs, doers, thinkers, and creators, who are a support system for innovators. Each day is a little different and each idea brings new opportunities.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are curious to a fault, and want to join a team atmosphere with people who have a can-do attitude, The Premiere Group is the place for you—where innovation meets excellence.

Program Overview

Our program is built on the philosophy of "learning by doing." Rather than observing from the sidelines, you will be integrated into the core of our accounting function. You will work directly within our financial systems to manage the data that drives our business decisions. This experience is designed to build your technical proficiency, sharpen your analytical skills, and give you a realistic view of the high-stakes world of corporate accounting.

Core Areas of Responsibility

• General Ledger Maintenance: Executing journal entries, supporting month-end closing procedures, and performing detailed account reconciliations.
• Operational Finance: Gaining a granular understanding of the cash flow cycle by processing invoices and monitoring aging reports within Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Financial Data Analysis: Identifying variances and trends within departmental budgets and financial reports.
• Audit Readiness: Organizing documentation and supporting internal controls to ensure the accuracy and transparency of financial records.
• Process Improvement: Collaborating with the team to identify and implement efficiencies in our current accounting workflows.

Join Us

We maintain a consistent application review process to identify the next generation of accounting talent. We look for candidates who are analytical, resilient, and eager to master the complexities of modern finance.

Apply

We are taking applications now! Application requirements include a resume highlighting relevant coursework and experience.

Benefits Offered (Full-time Employees)

• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Also offers a Health Saving Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Health Payment Account (HPA).
• Retirement: Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with a dedicated wealth advisor.
• Wellness/Ancillary: Includes supplemental benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability and employer-paid Life Insurance. Gym allowance and other health initiative programming.