Accounting Intern

Waste Resource Management; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Site tours

Lunch & Learns

Job summary

Waste Resource Management is offering an Accounting Intern position in Houston, TX designed for a motivated student to gain practical exposure to daily accounting tasks, reconciliations, and financial reporting within a growing environmental services company.

You'll work with a mentor throughout a 10–12 week program, participate in team meetings, and complete a capstone project that identifies an improvement to an accounting process and presents findings to leadership.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time as a Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting and financial principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Must be living in the Houston, Texas area for the duration of the internship program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting and financial activities.
• Support account reconciliations and review financial information for accuracy.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end activities as assigned.
• Support financial data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Review accounting processes and workflows to identify potential opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in Accounting and Finance team meetings and cross-functional business discussions.
• Assist with special projects related to accounting, financial reporting, process improvement, and business operations.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and summaries for Accounting and Finance leadership.
• Work with an assigned mentor to gain practical knowledge of the accounting profession and develop professional skills.
• Complete a capstone project focused on creating a measurable and impactful improvement to an accounting process.
• Present capstone findings, recommendations, and anticipated business impact to company leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Intern
Department: Accounting
Location: Houston, TX
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Waste Resource Management is an environmental services company based in Houston, TX, with rapidly growing operations in TX, CO, FL, and NV.

WRM is known for having a commitment to saving water and protecting the environment. The safety of employees, communities, and the environment are placed ahead of all other priorities. The company is committed to building a culture that is focused on customer service, continuous improvement, respect, safety, compliance, and honesty.

POSITION SUMMARY:

WRM is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Intern to participate in a 10–12 week internship program supporting the company's Accounting and Finance functions. This internship provides hands‑on exposure to real‑world accounting processes, financial reporting, data analysis, reconciliations, and business operations within a growing environmental services organization.

The selected intern will work alongside experienced accounting professionals and will be paired with a mentor throughout the program to provide guidance, professional development, and hands‑on learning opportunities.

As a key component of the internship, the Accounting Intern will complete a capstone project focused on identifying an opportunity to make a measurable and impactful improvement to an existing accounting process. At the conclusion of the internship, the intern will present their findings and recommendations to company leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting and financial activities.
• Support account reconciliations and review financial information for accuracy.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end activities as assigned.
• Support financial data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Review accounting processes and workflows to identify potential opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in Accounting and Finance team meetings and cross-functional business discussions.
• Assist with special projects related to accounting, financial reporting, process improvement, and business operations.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and summaries for Accounting and Finance leadership.
• Work with an assigned mentor to gain practical knowledge of the accounting profession and develop professional skills.
• Complete a capstone project focused on creating a measurable and impactful improvement to an accounting process.
• Present capstone findings, recommendations, and anticipated business impact to company leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time as a Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting and financial principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, receive feedback, and take initiative.
• Must be living in the Houston, Texas area for the duration of the internship program.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience with real‑world accounting and financial processes.
• Exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, general ledger activities, and financial reporting.
• Mentorship from experienced Accounting and Finance professionals.
• Opportunities to develop analytical, technical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Exposure to the financial operations of a growing environmental services organization.
• Networking opportunities, Lunch & Learns, leadership presentations, and site tours.
• Cross‑functional exposure to other areas of the organization.
• Participation in a 10–12 week capstone project designed to create measurable business impact.
• Opportunity to present capstone findings and recommendations to company leadership.

Physical Requirements

This role primarily operates in a professional office environment. The intern may occasionally participate in company site tours or operational visits and may be required to wear appropriate PPE while visiting operational facilities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT:

We are an equal opportunity employer; committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law.

WRM complies with the ADA and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/Employees to perform essential functions.