Accounting Intern - Southern Air

Southern Air Inc; West Virginia; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

A leading employee-owned company in Lynchburg, Virginia, is looking for an IT Accountant intern for the spring semester of 2026. This position offers exposure to diverse accounting functions and opportunities for professional growth. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with basic accounting knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft 365. This role comes with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have or be working towards a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in general accounting duties is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with electronic maintenance of confidential records.
• Online remittance of taxes and benefit contributions.
• Interacting with benefit vendors.
• Navigating vendor websites for data extraction.
• Assisting Director of Finance with annual projects.

Skills

Basic accounting knowledge

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Be part of a growing employee‑owned company that has been around for over 75 years!

Southern Air, Inc., is a company dedicated to employee growth and excellent customer service. We have branch locations throughout the Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina regions. This opportunity is located in Lynchburg, VA.

Job Description: IT Accountant

Southern Air, Inc., an industry leading company headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia with multi‑state operations is seeking an accounting intern to assist during the spring semester of 2026. This key position reports to the Director of Finance and has growth and advancement potential if the candidate is interested in furthering their opportunities for professional development. This position will expose the intern to many different aspects of accounting such as payroll, human resources, retirement plans, affirmative action programs, IRS and Corporate compliance and much more.

Candidates should have or be working towards a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field – experience in general accounting duties is desired but not required. The role requires basic accounting knowledge, proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (especially excel), problem solving skills, confidentiality, attention to detail, meeting deadlines, organization, the ability to work in a team‑oriented environment, and a desire to help others.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assistance with:
• Electronic maintenance of confidential records, including required documentation to employees
• Online remittance of taxes/benefit contributions including assisting with processing quarterly and year end payroll tax reports and W‑2s
• Interacting with benefit vendors
• Navigating different vendor websites (including internal) for data extraction and manipulation
• Problem solving with current computer systems as they arise
• Assisting Director of Finance with various annual projects including but not limited to Insurance renewals, retirement plan administration/audits, etc.

The company offers a competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' well‑being and professional growth. The Company benefits include an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. These offerings reflect the company's commitment to attracting and retaining top talent in the industry.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin or disability, or protected veteran status.

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Phone: (434) 455‑1404

Email: [e-mail]

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