Accounting Intern

The Heritage Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-person internship

Hands-on accounting experience

Job summary

The Heritage Group, Indianapolis, offers an in-person Corporate Accounting Intern position designed for rising juniors or seniors in Accounting or Finance. You will support core accounting operations, assist in audit prep, and help drive process improvements using Excel, ERP systems, and AI tools.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential to success. You'll work with the Accounting Team and business partners to enhance financial reporting and controls while developing

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in Accounting or Finance with basic accounting knowledge.
• Strong Excel and data organization skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process core accounting operations: accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting support.
• Assist audit preparation with documentation and materials.
• Support automation and AI-driven improvements in accounting processes.
• Document accounting processes and internal controls for clarity.
• Collaborate on cross-team financial reporting to enhance insights.

Skills

Excel

Financial software

Data organization

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Communication

Education

Accounting/Finance major

Tools

ERP software

AI tools

Job description

Corporate Accounting Intern | The Heritage Group

The Tone:

This is an internship at The Heritage Group, located in an office environment. The Heritage Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned business with over 90 years of history, comprising more than 50 companies across construction, environmental services, and specialty chemicals. This role offers a significant development opportunity for someone looking to explore a career in accounting, finance, and business operations, directly contributing to the organization’s success by supporting critical financial processes.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person
• Pay: $18–$21 hourly
• Team: Accounting Team, collaborating with finance professionals and business partners
• Mission: Support accounting and financial processes to contribute to the organization’s success and efficiency.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Financial Software, accounting systems, ERP software, AI tools

What You’ll Actually Do

• Manage core accounting operations: Process accounts payable and receivable, perform reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and support financial reporting.
• Support audit preparation: Maintain comprehensive documentation and compile necessary audit support materials.
• Drive process improvement: Leverage automation and AI tools to enhance efficiency within accounting processes.
• Develop procedural clarity: Document operational accounting processes and internal controls.
• Enhance financial insights: Build reporting functionality across Corporate Finance in collaboration with other teams.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Rising Junior or Senior in an undergraduate degree program (preference for Accounting, Finance, or related business field) at an accredited institution; must understand basic accounting principles and financial statements.
• Experience: Entry-level professional eager to gain hands‑on experience in corporate accounting.
• Skills: Proficiency in Excel and financial software, including formulas, spreadsheets, and data organization; demonstrated understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements; strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines; effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Bonus: Familiarity with accounting systems or ERP software; familiarity with AI tools.