Accounting Intern: Capstone Project & Mentorship

Waste Resource Management, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Capstone project

Job summary

Waste Resource Management, Inc. in Houston, TX, is offering an Accounting Intern position within its growing Accounting and Finance team for a 10–12 week internship.

The role provides hands-on exposure to real-world accounting processes, financial reporting, data analysis, reconciliations, and business operations. You will be paired with a mentor, complete a capstone project to improve an accounting process, and present findings to leadership.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time as a Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting and financial principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, receive feedback, and take initiative.
• Must be living in the Houston, Texas area for the duration of the internship program

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting and financial activities.
• Support account reconciliations and review financial information for accuracy.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end activities as assigned.
• Support financial data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Review accounting processes and workflows to identify potential opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in Accounting and Finance team meetings and cross-functional business discussions.
• Assist with special projects related to accounting, financial reporting, process improvement, and business operations.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and summaries for Accounting and Finance leadership.
• Work with an assigned mentor to gain practical knowledge of the accounting profession and develop professional skills.
• Complete a capstone project focused on creating a measurable and impactful improvement to an accounting process.
• Present capstone findings, recommendations, and anticipated business impact to company leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Excel

PowerPoint

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Waste Resource Management, Inc. in Houston, TX, is offering an Accounting Intern position within its growing Accounting and Finance team for a 10–12 week internship.

The role provides hands-on exposure to real-world accounting processes, financial reporting, data analysis, reconciliations, and business operations. You will be paired with a mentor, complete a capstone project to improve an accounting process, and present findings to leadership.