Accounting Intern: Hands-On, In-Person with Mentorship

Texas Research International; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas Research International is seeking an Accounting Intern to support the Corporate Accounting team alongside a strong accounting staff and the CFO. This in-person role offers hands-on experience with reconciliations, billing, revenue recognition, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.

The internship requires currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work 12–20 hours weekly in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of GAAP, financial statements, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Experience with Acumatica or other ERP accounting software is a plus but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for learning accounting and finance activities in a B2B organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly reconciliations of revenue, expenses, and cash transactions.
• Support the billing and revenue recognition process for services.
• Help manage accounts payable, ensuring accuracy in vendor and client payments.
• Prepare journal entries and assist in financial statement preparation in compliance with GAAP as needed.
• Work with the Finance team to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Contribute to ad-hoc financial projects that impact the business.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)

Acumatica / ERP software

Job description

Texas Research International is seeking an Accounting Intern to support the Corporate Accounting team alongside a strong accounting staff and the CFO. This in-person role offers hands-on experience with reconciliations, billing, revenue recognition, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.

The internship requires currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work 12–20 hours weekly in Austin, TX.