Accounting Intern: AI-Driven Finance & Automation

Direct Supply; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Job summary

Direct Supply is seeking an Accounting Intern to gain hands-on experience in corporate accounting. You’ll support general ledger processes, month-end reporting, and business analytics while leveraging AI and automation to improve efficiency.

Expect to prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, assist with financial reports, analyze variances, and collaborate with the Corporate Accounting team. This internship offers flexible 15–20 hour/week during the school year and full-time in summer, with

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year undergraduate Accounting program.
• Completion of at least one foundational accounting course.
• GPA 3.3 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation to ensure accurate general ledger accounting and month-end reporting.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to support complete and accurate financial results.
• Prepare monthly financial reports that help Finance and business leaders understand performance and make informed decisions.
• Analyze actual-to-budget results and communicate key variances to improve visibility into financial performance.
• Improve recurring accounting and reporting processes using AI, automation and technology to reduce manual effort and increase efficiency.
• Support financial planning and analysis through accurate financial data, reporting and ad hoc analysis.
• Maintain customer sales tax exemption information and supporting records to ensure accurate tax treatment.
• Manage assigned accounting responsibilities with appropriate independence while collaborating with the Corporate Accounting team.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

Data Analysis

Financial Modeling

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Cross-Functional Collaboration

AI-enabled Tools

Education

Accounting major (4-year)

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Direct Supply is seeking an Accounting Intern to gain hands-on experience in corporate accounting. You’ll support general ledger processes, month-end reporting, and business analytics while leveraging AI and automation to improve efficiency.

Expect to prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, assist with financial reports, analyze variances, and collaborate with the Corporate Accounting team. This internship offers flexible 15–20 hour/week during the school year and full-time in summer, with