Accounting Intern

Accommodations Plus International; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Accommodations Plus International (API) is a technology and services company focused on driving innovation across travel and transportation. The Accounting Intern supports the Finance team with accounting operations, reconciliations, financial reporting, audit preparation, and process documentation.

The role provides practical exposure to accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury, internal controls, and ERP systems while developing professional accounting skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical ability, and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently or collaboratively under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with account reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Support month-end close workpapers, journal entry documentation, and account analysis.
• Research reconciling items, unusual balances, and accounting discrepancies under supervision.
• Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable research, aging reviews, invoice support, and payment discrepancies.
• Organize audit support, reconciliation evidence, and other accounting documentation.
• Update Finance SOPs, process maps, checklists, and training materials.
• Assist with ERP reports, saved searches, data validation, and system testing.
• Support treasury, supplier payments, and internal control projects as assigned.
• Analyze financial data, communicate findings, and maintain workpaper documentation.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing or completed degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accommodations Plus International (API) is a technology and services company focused on driving innovation across the travel and transportation industry. We partner with organizations in the airline, cruise, and rail sectors to deliver solutions that improve layover operations, enhance customer experience, and support long-term growth.

Our mission is to make layovers simpler and more efficient for crew members—and we bring that to life through deep industry expertise and a practical, results-driven approach.

Today, API’s platform powers over 18 million crew room nights each year for 100+ airlines and travel operators worldwide. Our Global Reach ensures that airline crews are rested, transported, and connected so global aviation runs on time.

At API, we’re building a culture rooted in succeeding and thriving together. It’s a place where people are encouraged to take ownership, develop their skills, and contribute to work that matters.

If you’re looking to grow your career in a company that values steady progress, real impact, and long-term development, we’d like to meet you!

Position Summary

The Accounting Intern supports the Finance and Accounting team with accounting operations, reconciliations, financial reporting, audit preparation, and process documentation. The role provides practical exposure to corporate accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury, internal controls, payment operations, and financial systems while developing professional accounting skills in a collaborative environment.

• Assist with account reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Support month‑end close workpapers, journal entry documentation, account analysis, and financial reporting.
• Research reconciling items, unusual balances, and accounting discrepancies under supervision.
• Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable research, aging reviews, invoice support, and payment discrepancies.
• Organize audit support, reconciliation evidence, and other accounting documentation.
• Update Finance SOPs, process maps, checklists, and training materials.
• Assist with ERP reports, saved searches, data validation, and system testing.
• Support treasury, commercial card, supplier payment, and internal control projects as assigned.
• Analyze financial data, communicate findings, and maintain clear workpaper documentation.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Observe and participate in typical office functions to gain practical experience with workplace expectations, professional conduct, and administrative processes.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical ability, and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently or collaboratively under supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or internship experience.
• Exposure to NetSuite or another ERP system.
• Experience with spreadsheets, reconciliations, financial data, or process documentation.

The internship is designed to provide hands‑on experience in corporate accounting, financial controls, reconciliations, reporting, audit support, payment operations, process improvement, and ERP systems. Responsibilities and learning opportunities will be tailored to the intern's knowledge, skills, interests, and availability, as well as demonstrated capabilities and the business needs of the department.

Additional Information

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
• The intern will work under the direction and review of designated Finance and Accounting team members.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This job description summarizes the general nature and level of work and may be updated based on business needs.

Other Duties

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time according to business needs.

The performance of additional responsibilities if you are designated as a Data Protection Champion (DPC), Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) or Information Assurance Accounting Officer (IAAO).

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

AAP/EEO Statement

Accommodations Plus International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.