Accounting Intern

Howden Group; Saint Paul (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

DUAL North America is offering an Accounting Intern position within the Corporate Accounting team in Dallas, TX, with in‑office work and 0–10% travel. Start date is June 7, 2026 and end date is August 20, 2026.

You will gain hands‑on experience in general ledger, accounts payable, journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end close while supporting process improvements. You will collaborate with experienced accounting professionals, develop practical skills, and contribute to day‑to‑day team

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field with expected graduation between Dec 2027 and May 2028.
• Strong understanding of debits/credits and accrual accounting.
• Ability to organize, prioritize tasks, and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine journal entries and apply accounting principles.
• Support month-end activities and reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Track accruals and prepaid expenses during the monthly cycle; code vendor invoices.
• Aid in bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding items.
• Document processes and identify efficiency opportunities within the accounting function.
• Provide administrative support to the Corporate Accounting team as needed.

Skills

Accounting principles

Excel

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world.

The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.

Accounting Intern

• Classification: Non-exempt/Full-time/Temporary
  • Start date: June 7, 2026
  • End date: August 20, 2026
• Reports to: AVP, Corporate Accounting
• Travel: 0-10%
• Salary: $22.00/hr.
• Dallas, TX, In-Office

Role overview

DUAL North America is seeking an Accounting Intern to join our Corporate Accounting team in San Diego and gain hands‑on experience of accounting within a professional environment.

As part of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to put your accounting knowledge into practice and develop an understanding of how the finance function supports a growing business. You’ll gain exposure to both general ledger and accounts payable activities, contributing to journal entries, account reconciliations, month‑end close, variance analysis and data management.

You’ll also have the opportunity to support process improvement initiatives, work alongside experienced accounting professionals and see how different areas of the finance function come together. Throughout the internship, you’ll build practical accounting skills, develop your professional experience and contribute to the day‑to‑day work of the team.

Why intern with DUAL?

• Make an impact: Contribute to meaningful projects and see how your work supports the wider business.
• Learn by doing: Build practical marketing experience through real projects, research and team activities.
• Build your network: Work alongside and learn from colleagues across Marketing and the wider DUAL business.
• Explore the industry: Discover how marketing supports a leading underwriting organization and gain exposure to the technology and tools used by the team.
• Bring your perspective: Join a people‑first culture where you’ll be encouraged to ask questions, share ideas and develop throughout your internship.

Role responsibilities

• Support the preparation of routine journal entries and gain experience applying accounting principles in practice.
• Support month‑end activities, including helping to reconcile balance sheet accounts and check that financial records are accurate.
• Help track accruals and prepaid expenses as part of the monthly accounting cycle.
• Review and code vendor invoices to support accurate and timely processing.
• Support payment activities and help ensure incoming payments are recorded correctly.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and help investigate any outstanding or unmatched items.
• Organize and maintain accounting records, files and supporting documentation.
• Help document accounting processes and identify opportunities to make day-to-day processes more efficient.
• Support audit activities by helping gather and organize requested information and documentation.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Corporate Accounting team as needed.

Key requirements

• Currently studying towards a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field (graduating between December 2027 and May 2028)
• An understanding of core accounting principles, including debits and credits and accrual accounting.
• Able to organize and prioritize tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to communicate clearly and build positive working relationships with a range of people.
• Comfortable working collaboratively and contributing as part of a team.
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel and willing to develop your skills further during the internship.
• Able to follow established processes and procedures, manage different tasks and work towards agreed deadlines.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, with occasional movement in the office to access cabinets and equipment

What we offer

A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.

We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

EEO Statement

We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect. DUAL North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

DUAL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.