Accounting Intern

Waste Resource Management, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 123,000; Part time

Job summary

Waste Resource Management in Houston, TX offers an Accounting Intern role within the Accounting Department, providing hands-on experience and mentorship to support real-world financial activities.

Daily tasks include accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and month-end tasks, with a capstone project to drive measurable improvements. You will present findings to Accounting and Finance leadership at the internship’s conclusion.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, as a full-time Junior or Senior.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, for financial data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, receive feedback, and take initiative; must reside in the Houston area for the duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting and financial activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end tasks.
• Support account reconciliations and review financial information for accuracy and completeness.
• Capstone project focusing on identifying opportunities for measurable and impactful improvements to an existing accounting process.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and summaries for Accounting and Finance leadership, presenting capstone findings and recommendations at the internship’s conclusion.
• Collaborate with an assigned mentor to gain practical knowledge of the accounting profession and develop professional skills.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Accounting Intern | Waste Resource Management

The Tone:

This is an internship at Waste Resource Management, located in Houston, TX. Waste Resource Management is an environmental services company with operations across Texas, Colorado, Florida, and Nevada. The company is committed to saving water, protecting the environment, and prioritizing the safety of employees and communities. This role is important because the intern will support the Accounting and Finance functions, gaining hands‑on experience with real‑world processes and contributing to business improvements within a growing organization.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary (10–12 week program)
• Location: In-person Houston, TX
• Team: Works within the Accounting Department alongside experienced professionals, with an assigned mentor.
• Mission: To participate in and support core accounting processes, financial reporting, and data analysis, while completing a capstone project to identify measurable and impactful improvements to an existing accounting process.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do

• Daily Support: Assist with day-to-day accounting and financial activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month‑end tasks as assigned.
• Accuracy Review: Support account reconciliations and review financial information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Capstone Project: Conduct a capstone project focused on identifying opportunities for measurable and impactful improvements to an existing accounting process.
• Reporting & Presentation: Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and summaries for Accounting and Finance leadership, presenting capstone findings and recommendations at the internship’s conclusion.
• Professional Development: Collaborate with an assigned mentor to gain practical knowledge of the accounting profession and develop essential professional skills.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, specifically as a full‑time Junior or Senior. Candidates should possess a basic understanding of core accounting and financial principles.
• Experience: This role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, for financial data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Skills:Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities are essential. Candidates must demonstrate excellent writtenandverbal communication skills,astrongattentiontodetail,andacommitmenttoaccuracy. The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independentlyisalsokey.
• Bonus: A willingness to learn, ask questions, receive feedback, and take initiative is highly valued. Applicants must reside in the Houston, Texasareafortheentiredurationoftheinternshipprogram.