Accounting Summer Intern

ACT Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Commodities Inc. in New York City seeks a diligent undergraduate student to support daily bookkeeping and month-end close activities in a 100% in-office role.

You will assist with data entry, reconciliations, and supplier/payable workflows, while preparing documentation for audits and SOPs. The position emphasizes Excel skills, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student with expected graduation dates between Dec 2027 and Jun 2028.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong numerical skills and clear communication.
• Good organizational, time-management and teamwork abilities.
• Interest in environmental commodity markets and energy transition.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily bookkeeping tasks: data entry, bank reconciliations, payables/receivables, and payments.
• Support month-end close with schedules and workpapers.
• Provide audit support and documentation for SOPs.
• Participate in ad hoc projects as required.

Skills

Accounting basics

Numerical ability

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

Undergraduate student (Dec 2027 - Jun 2028)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Your Role in Our Story:

In essence, your role involves:

• Assist with daily bookkeeping tasks, including data entry, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payments
• Support month-end close activities including the assisting in the preparation of supporting schedules and workpapers
• Pull support for company audits and prepare documentation for SOPs
• Ad hoc projects as required

Your Expertise:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and attributes:

• Undergraduate currently pursuing a degree with an expected graduation date of December 2027 - June 2028
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Critical thinker with strong numerical skills who can articulate their thoughts and ideas clearly
• Good organizational, time-management, communication, and teamwork abilities
• Strong interest in the environmental commodity markets and energy transition, and you bring a proactive, resourceful, and positive attitude as well as a powerful work ethic
• Strong attention to detail with experience and comfort in Excel

Please note: this role is 100% in office in New York City

The pay range for this position is $30-40 per hour; actual base pay may vary based on various factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, level and experience. The base pay is just one component of the total competitive compensation package for employees.

ACT Commodities Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions at ACT Commodities Inc. are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, family or parental status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.