Accounting Intern

SSR; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. is offering a paid Accounting Intern position at its Nashville office. You will support daily financial operations alongside the accounting team, gaining hands-on experience in a growing, owner-driven firm.

The role focuses on accounts payable, month-end activities, financial analysis, and project accounting, with emphasis on accuracy, organization, and timely reporting. Proficiency in Excel and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; entry-level position.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications; no specific years of experience required.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines, and strong analytical skills.
• Bonus: eagerness to learn, team collaboration skills, clear written communication and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Support processing of vendor payments.
• Month-End Activities: Contribute to month-end closing procedures.
• Financial Analysis: Prepare analyses to provide insights into performance.
• Project Accounting: Aid project lifecycles including setup, closure, and billing.
• Data Management: Assist with data entry and maintaining records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounting Intern | Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.

The Tone:

This is a paid accounting internship at Smith Seckman Reid, Inc., available at one of their U.S. office locations. SSR is a leading employee-owned engineering design, consulting, and planning firm that tackles complex facility and infrastructure challenges for clients across diverse markets. This role is crucial for supporting the daily financial operations, providing hands-on experience, and contributing to accurate financial records within a growing, owner-driven organization.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person at an SSR office location
• Team: Accounting team, working alongside accounting professionals
• Mission: Support the financial operations and reporting, ensuring accuracy and contributing to the efficient management of accounting processes.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications

What You’ll Actually Do

• Accounts Payable: Support the processing of various accounts payable to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.
• Month-End Activities: Contribute to month-end closing procedures to ensure financial reports are ready on schedule.
• Financial Analysis: Prepare various financial analyses to provide insights into company performance and support decision-making.
• Project Accounting: Aid Project Accounting in managing project lifecycles, including project setup, closure, and billing.
• Data Management: Assist with data entry and the maintenance of accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; this is an entry-level position.
• Experience: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications; no specific years of experience required.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines, and strong analytical skills.
• Bonus: Eagerness to learn and contribute in a team-oriented environment, clear written communication and presentation skills, and positive interpersonal collaboration with professionalism.