Accounting Intern

Glen Oaks Club Inc; Village of Old Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Glen Oaks Club Inc. is seeking an Accounting Intern to support general ledger, reconciliations, accounts payable, and financial reporting in a private club and hospitality environment.

You'll gain hands-on experience with systems including Jonas Club Management, MembersFirst, Ottimate, and Cedar Creek, while learning how private clubs manage accounting controls and close processes.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong foundation in fundamental accounting principles.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support general ledger accounting and account analysis.
• Assist with bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Review vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Support purchase order matching and receiving within Cedar Creek.
• Assist with validating member charges and revenue postings.
• Prepare basic financial schedules and management reports.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation.
• Assist with filing, organizing, and indexing accounting materials.
• Support audits, internal controls, and special projects.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

Description

About Glen Oaks Club

Glen Oaks Club is a premier private club known for exceptional golf, dining, and member services. We are seeking a highly motivated Accounting Intern to support our team and gain hands‑on experience in private club and hospitality accounting within a dynamic professional environment.

Position Overview

The Accounting Intern will assist with core accounting functions including general ledger support, reconciliations, accounts payable, and financial reporting. This role provides meaningful exposure to private club accounting operations and industry‑specific systems including Jonas Club Management, MembersFirst, Ottimate, and Cedar Creek.

Key Responsibilities

• Support general ledger accounting and account analysis
• Assist with bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support month‑end and year‑end close activities
• Review vendor statements and assist with resolving discrepancies
• Support purchase order matching and receiving within Cedar Creek
• Assist with validating member charges and revenue postings
• Prepare basic financial schedules and management reports
• Maintain organized, accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
• Assist with filing, organizing, and indexing accounting materials, as needed
• Support audits, internal controls, and special accounting projects, as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Basic understanding of fundamental accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel (formulas, basic analysis)
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong organizational, communication, and time‑management skills
• Positive, professional demeanor with the ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively across departments
• Prior accounting coursework or internship experience is a plus, but not required

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience with general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Exposure to private clubs and hospitality accounting systems and workflow
• Practical understanding of accounting controls, reconciliations, and close processes
• Mentorship from experienced accounting and finance professionals
• A strong foundation for a future career in accounting or finance

Schedule & Compensation

• Flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments
• Paid internship, $18.00 per hour.