Accounting Intern | Paid Overtime & Housing Allowance

Smith Seckman Reid; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Paid overtime

Career opportunities

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid (SSR) is seeking an Accounting Intern to join our Accounting team. This internship provides hands-on experience supporting the financial operations of a growing, employee-owned engineering and consulting firm.

You'll work alongside accounting professionals and gain exposure to core accounting processes, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations. Minimum requirements include pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, with preferred

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with various accounts payable
• Support month-end activities
• Prepare various financial analyses
• Support Project Accounting with project setup, closure and billing
• Review and organize financial records and supporting documentation
• Assist with data entry and maintaining accurate accounting records
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives
• Attend team meetings; capture notes, actions, and due dates; follow up to keep tasks moving.
• Seek opportunities to expand knowledge and skills; share recent developments or coursework insights with the team.
• Participate in internal/external trainings, lunch-and-learns, and site walks to build practical experience.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and peers; ask questions proactively and escalate blockers early.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smith Seckman Reid (SSR) is seeking an Accounting Intern to join our Accounting team. This internship provides hands-on experience supporting the financial operations of a growing, employee-owned engineering and consulting firm.

You'll work alongside accounting professionals and gain exposure to core accounting processes, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations. Minimum requirements include pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, with preferred