Accounting Intern

Correspond LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Correspond LLC in New York City seeks an Accounting Intern to assist in daily bookkeeping and financial operations using QuickBooks. The role emphasizes accuracy, GAAP compliance, and hands-on learning in a fast-paced real estate development environment.

Candidates should be pursuing or have completed an Accounting/Finance degree, with strong English communication skills and detail orientation. Onsite in New York, compensation $20/hour for 32 hours per week, with flexibility up to 40 hours.

Qualifications

• Possess strong written and spoken English for professional communication.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Hands-on QuickBooks experience required to support daily bookkeeping tasks.
• Solid understanding of GAAP accounting principles and standard workflows.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping operations.
• Maintain and update financial records using QuickBooks.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and expense tracking.
• Assist with preparation and organization of financial reports and documentation.
• Coordinate with external accounting firms regarding financial and reporting processes.
• Help ensure compliance with GAAP accounting standards and internal procedures.
• Assist with invoice processing, vendor communication, and record management.
• Support administrative and operational accounting tasks as needed.

Skills

English communication

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business Admin degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and professional Accounting Intern with strong English communication skills and hands-on QuickBooks experience to support the accounting and financial operations of a real estate development company in New York City. This internship is ideal for candidates with a solid understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, and bookkeeping workflows who are looking to gain practical experience within a fast-paced business environment. Candidates must have prior experience using QuickBooks and familiarity with GAAP-based accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping operations
• Maintain and update financial records using QuickBooks
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and expense tracking
• Assist with preparation and organization of financial reports and documentation
• Coordinate with external accounting firms regarding financial and reporting processes
• Help ensure compliance with GAAP accounting standards and internal procedures
• Assist with invoice processing, vendor communication, and record management
• Support administrative and operational accounting tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Strong English written and verbal communication skills
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Prior hands-on experience using QuickBooks is required
• Understanding of GAAP accounting principles and standard accounting workflows
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a professional environment

Preferred qualifications

• Previous accounting, bookkeeping, or finance internship/work experience
• Experience working with external accountants, financial reporting, or reconciliations
• Interest in real estate, development, or property-related financial operations
• Familiarity with accounting automation tools and financial systems is a plus

What you'll gain

• Practical accounting experience within a professional business environment
• Direct exposure to bookkeeping, financial operations, and reporting processes
• Opportunity to strengthen QuickBooks and GAAP accounting knowledge
• Experience collaborating with accounting professionals and external firms
• Professional development in financial operations and corporate accounting workflows
• Location: New York City, New York (Onsite)
• Compensation: $20/hour
• Schedule: 32 hours per week, 40 hours per week is OK.