Accounting Intern

BAC; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) in Jessup, MD offers an Accounting Intern role to support the general accounting function across the Americas Finance organization. You will gain exposure to month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, and internal controls while training on SAP and Microsoft Office.

The internship is in-person in Jessup, MD with a focus on corporate accounting and hands-on experience across GL, AP/AR, FP&A, and management reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office apps.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• High attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities.
• Assist with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support SOX testing and audit documentation.
• Assist fixed-asset reviews and project tracking.
• Prepare financial reports and perform data analysis in SAP/Excel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Office suite

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance degree (Bachelors or Masters)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Accounting Intern | BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc.)

The Tone:

This is a full-time internship at BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc.), located in Jessup, MD. BAC is a large private company, and this role supports its general accounting function across the Americas Finance organization. The Accounting Intern will contribute to critical financial operations, gaining exposure to a variety of core accounting and finance activities within Operational Finance, Controllers, Fixed Assets, Treasury, GL Accounting, AP/AR, FP&A, and Management reporting. This position offers a foundational experience essential for a career in corporate accounting, providing in-depth training on a premier ERP system (SAP) and Microsoft Office tools.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Jessup, MD
• Pay: $22–$28 hourly
• Team: Reports to a Lead Accountant or designated Finance team member.
• Mission: Support the general accounting function by actively contributing to month-end closing, reconciliations, reporting, and internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency.
• Tech Stack: SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications

What You’ll Actually Do

• Financial Closing: Support month-end and quarter-end close activities by assisting with journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Intercompany & Logistics Reconciliations: Assist with intercompany reconciliations, researching differences related to various transactions, and support the analysis and reconciliation of freight and other logistics-related expenses, including monthly variance analysis.
• Audit & Internal Controls: Assist with internal SOX testing, organize audit-ready documentation, and support internal and external audit requests by gathering necessary financial records.
• Fixed Asset Management: Help with fixed-asset inventory reviews, capital-project tracking, project closures, and associated reconciliations.
• Financial Data Analysis & Improvement: Utilize SAP and Excel to prepare reports, analyze financial data, investigate discrepancies, and assist with process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Entry-Level. Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with a basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Experience: No specific years required. Must demonstrate a strong interest in corporate accounting, finance, and business operations.
• Skills: Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities; working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Office applications; effective written and verbal communication; strong attention to detail and organization.
• Bonus: Prior internship experience and familiarity with SAP.