Accounting Intern

Heritage Auctions, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Auctions, the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer, invites you to join our accounting team as an Accounting Intern in Dallas. This 90-day internship provides exposure to audit preparation, lease accounting, and financial reporting projects within an international auction house.

The ideal candidate is pursuing an accounting degree and has completed at least two years of college coursework, with strong attention to detail and solid Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting; completion of at least two years of college coursework preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a willingness to learn.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to follow instructions, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Interest in financial reporting and data analysis; familiarity with Power BI is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, and review supporting documentation for audits.
• Assist with special projects and day-to-day tasks assigned by the accounting team.
• Compile and organize vendor and payment information to support 1099 reporting.
• Assist with maintaining lease records and preparing supporting schedules in accordance with ASC 842 under the accounting team’s guidance.
• Support report development projects, including organizing data and validating report accuracy.
• Assist with accounting projects involving our international entities, as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and handle financial information confidentially

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Data analysis

Education

Accounting degree (pursuing)

Two years college coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Description

Build your career with Heritage Auctions, the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, Heritage Auctions has spent five decades connecting collectors with extraordinary objects and the stories behind them. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices across the United States and around the world, Heritage serves more than 50 auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Entertainment, Historical, Jewelry, Fine and Decorative Art, Luxury Accessories, Wine, and many more. Join a collaborative, fast-paced company where curiosity is valued, expertise is celebrated, and every day offers an opportunity to work with remarkable pieces of history and culture.

SUMMARY:

Heritage Auctions is seeking an Accounting Intern to gain hands-on experience supporting our accounting team. This internship offers exposure to audit preparation, lease accounting, and financial reporting projects within an international auction house. The ideal candidate is pursuing an accounting degree and has completed at least two years of college coursework.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, and review supporting documentation for audits.
• Assist with special projects and day-to-day tasks assigned by the accounting team.
• Compile and organize vendor and payment information to support 1099 reporting.
• Assist with maintaining lease records and preparing supporting schedules in accordance with ASC 842 under the accounting team’s guidance.
• Support report development projects, including organizing data and validating report accuracy.
• Assist with accounting projects involving our international entities, as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and handle financial information confidentially

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting; completion of at least two years of college coursework preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a willingness to learn.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to follow instructions, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Interest in financial reporting and data analysis; familiarity with Power BI is a plus but not required.

SCHEDULE & COMMITMENT

This is a 90-day internship with full-time or part-time scheduling options.

Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE