Accounting Intern

Spectrum Accounting; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectrum Accounting in Springfield, Missouri is offering a part-time Accounting Intern position designed for a student who wants to build a career in accounting. The role starts with administrative, client-support, and firm-support work, with the opportunity to take on recurring accounting tasks as skills develop.

The firm emphasizes growth into roles such as Staff Accountant or Senior Accountant and values reliability, curiosity, and willingness to learn new technology.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• Interest in accounting and working with small-business owners.
• Organized and dependable with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable communicating professionally with clients and teammates.
• Willing to learn new technology and move between different software platforms.
• Prior coursework or familiarity with QuickBooks or Microsoft 365 is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support client onboarding, document collection, scanning, organization, and other administrative workflows.
• Assist with client communications, scheduling, information requests, and follow-up.
• Help maintain accurate client records and information within firm systems.
• Support the Accounting team with recurring projects and seasonal workload.
• Learn and use the technology, workflows, and security practices used throughout the firm.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Professional communication

Willing to learn

QuickBooks familiarity

Education

Pursuing accounting/related degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft 365

Job description

Position Title: Accounting Intern

Location: Springfield, MO

Compensation: $16/hour

Job Description

Spectrum Accounting is seeking a part-time Accounting Intern to join our team in Springfield, Missouri.

This is a developmental position designed for a student who wants to build a career in accounting and learn how a relationship-focused accounting firm serves small-business clients.

The role will begin with a meaningful amount of administrative, client-support, and firm-support work. As you learn our systems, demonstrate reliability, and develop your accounting skills, you will have the opportunity to take on recurring accounting responsibilities and gain exposure to tax work.

Our goal is not simply to hire short-term help. We hope to develop interns who can grow into future Accounting Specialists, Staff Accountants, and other positions within Spectrum.

What You Will Do

Initially, you will primarily:

• Support client onboarding, document collection, scanning, organization, and other administrative workflows
• Assist with client communications, scheduling, information requests, and follow-up
• Help maintain accurate client records and information within firm systems
• Support the Accounting team with recurring projects and seasonal workload
• Learn and use the technology, workflows, and security practices used throughout the firm

As your skills develop, opportunities may expand to include:

• Processing and organizing client financial information
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Sales tax and payroll-related accounting support
• Month-end accounting and financial statement preparation
• Exposure to individual tax preparation and other tax projects

Progression into accounting and tax work is based on demonstrated competency, reliability, interest, and the needs of the firm rather than a set amount of time in the position.

Client and Team Interaction

You will have opportunities to:

• Communicate with clients to request documents and routine information
• Observe and participate in client meetings as appropriate
• Work directly with Accounting Specialists, Staff Accountants, Seniors, Managers, and firm leadership
• Learn when to handle a question independently and when to ask for help
• Build professional communication and client-service skills from the beginning of your career

What We Are Looking For

• Student pursuing accounting, finance, business, or a related field
• Interest in accounting and working with small-business owners
• Organized and dependable with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable communicating professionally with clients and teammates
• Willing to learn new technology and move between different software platforms
• Curious, willing to ask questions, and able to take increasing ownership as skills develop
• Prior accounting coursework or familiarity with QuickBooks or Microsoft 365 is helpful, but not required

What Growth Can Look Like

The Accounting Intern position is intended to be the beginning of a potential career path at Spectrum:

Accounting Intern → Staff Accountant → Senior Accountant → Accounting Manager

Interns typically begin by learning how the firm operates and supporting the team. Over time, successful interns may begin owning routine accounting work, communicating directly with clients, and developing the skills required for a Staff Accountant position.

Future progression is based on performance and demonstrated capability rather than tenure alone.

Why Join Spectrum

Spectrum Accounting is a relationship-driven accounting firm focused on recurring accounting, financial insight, and trusted guidance for small businesses.

As an intern, you will see more than one part of an accounting firm. You will learn how client service, administration, technology, accounting, tax, and advisory work fit together while working alongside a team invested in your development.

We use technology, including automation and AI, to reduce repetitive work and create more time for meaningful client service. We value people who are willing to learn, communicate, take ownership, and help the team improve.

Spectrum Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening, where permitted by applicable law. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to the satisfactory results of these screenings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.