Accounting Intern

Team JAS; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Team JAS in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Accounting Intern to gain hands-on experience supporting AP, AR, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This paid, fixed-term internship is designed for students enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in accounting with junior-level standing who have completed foundational coursework and seek practical experience before graduation.

You will be mentored by accounting professionals, gain exposure to ERP and financial reporting software, and

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in accounting with junior-level standing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel; pivot tables are helpful.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive customer, vendor, employee, and financial information with discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and maintain accuracy while completing detailed data-entry and reconciliation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the accounting team and work collaboratively with accounting clerk(s) to complete assigned responsibilities.
• Assist with reviewing incoming vendor invoices, processing them for payment in a timely manner, and researching invoice discrepancies.
• Learn to code expenses to proper accounts and cost departments by analyzing invoices, expense reports, and receipts, then support related entry processing.
• Assist with comparing purchase orders, prices, payment terms, and other charges before supporting entry processing.
• Assist with reconciling vendor statements and communicating with vendors regarding remittance reports, missing invoices, past due accounts, and outstanding credit memos.
• Support month-end close and assist with daily and monthly reports under team guidance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Pivot tables

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting (in progress)

Job description

The Accounting Intern will gain hands-on accounting experience while supporting the accounting team with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, month-end close activities, and special projects. This structured internship is designed for students currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in accounting with junior-level standing who have completed foundational accounting coursework and are seeking practical experience before graduation. No prior accounting work experience is required. Through training, mentorship, and regular feedback, interns will develop accounting, financial systems, communication, and professional workplace skills while working closely with members of the accounting team.

Internship Program Information

This is a paid, fixed-term internship designed to provide practical accounting experience in a professional business environment. Completion of the internship does not imply or guarantee future employment with Team JAS. Upon successful completion of the program, interns will receive a professional reference letter and written evaluation documenting the accounting functions performed and skills developed during the internship.

Learning and Development

Interns will receive mentorship from accounting professionals through regular coaching, feedback, and development discussions. Participants will gain experience using accounting and business systems, including ERP and financial reporting software utilized by Team JAS, while developing a broader understanding of accounting operations and internal controls.

Accounting Intern Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the accounting team and work collaboratively with accounting clerk(s) to complete assigned responsibilities.


• Assist with reviewing incoming vendor invoices, processing them for payment in a timely manner, and researching invoice discrepancies.


• Learn to code expenses to proper accounts and cost departments by analyzing invoices, expense reports, and receipts, then support related entry processing.


• Assist with comparing purchase orders, prices, payment terms, and other charges before supporting entry processing.


• Assist with reconciling vendor statements and communicating with vendors regarding remittance reports, missing invoices, past due accounts, and outstanding credit memos.


• Support customer and vendor database maintenance by helping ensure required supporting documents are received for new customers and vendors.


• Assist with preparing check runs.


• Assist with entering cash receipts and applying payments to outstanding customer invoices.


• Support preparation of bank deposits.


• Assist with customer communication related to remittance advice and past due accounts.


• Generate and review daily and monthly reports, including AP and AR aging, under team guidance.


• Assist with reconciling daily reports to balance sheet and income statement accounts.


• Monitor accounting emails and assign them to proper inboxes.


• Assist with account analysis and reconciliation, including intercompany accounts, as assigned.


• Assist with month-end close.

Accounting Intern Requirements and Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in accounting with junior-level standing.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel; familiarity with pivot tables is helpful.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to handle sensitive customer, vendor, employee, and financial information with discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment.


• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.


• Basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).


• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and maintain accuracy while completing detailed data-entry and reconciliation tasks.

Schedule, Location

• Schedule: Part-time internship, approximately 15 hours per week, from mid-August through December 31, 2026.


• Location: Onsite.

Learning Objectives

• Apply accounting concepts learned in the classroom to real-world business transactions and processes.


• Develop practical experience supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.


• Gain familiarity with ERP systems, accounting software, and financial reporting tools used in a professional accounting department.


• Strengthen analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Build confidence working in a professional office environment while adhering to confidentiality, accuracy, and ethical standards.


• Develop a foundation of practical accounting experience that supports future internships and entry-level accounting opportunities.

Success Metrics

• Demonstrates increasing independence in assigned accounting tasks.


• Maintains accuracy and attention to detail.


• Meets assigned deadlines.


• Demonstrates professionalism and responsiveness.


• Actively seeks feedback and applies coaching.


• Participates in team discussions and learning opportunities.

Team JAS is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.