Corporate Accounting Intern

Paylocity; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking an Accounting Intern to support Corporate Accounting, Tax, and Accounting Operations teams in day-to-day tasks and month-end close activities.

You will assist with journal entries, reconciliations, and audit preparation while gaining exposure to SEC reporting and internal controls. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's degree with a solid foundation in GAAP and financial statements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree with expected graduation Dec 2027–Spring 2028.
• Basic understanding of US GAAP and core financial statements.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook; strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Managers and Directors across Corporate Accounting, Tax, and Accounting Operations.
• Assist month-end close: journal entries, reconciliations for prepaid, accrued expenses, fixed assets, and revenue recognition.
• Organize audit support for interim and year-end procedures.
• Assist updates to process narratives and flowcharts; contribute to special projects.
• Assist external reporting process and SEC reporting exposure; help with Form 10-K and financial analyses.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Communication

Writing

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate, Dec 2027–Spring 2028

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Coupa P2P

Job description

Accounting Intern | Paylocity

The Tone:

This is an internship at Paylocity. Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering a complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by delivering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate HR and payroll processes, attract talent, and build strong workplace culture. This early careers position offers award-winning training and one-on-one coaching, allowing you to play a key role in Paylocity’s future as you launch your career.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Internship
• Pay: $25 hourly
• Team: Corporate Accounting, Tax, and Accounting Operations teams
• Mission: This role assists various accounting teams in daily operations, month-end close procedures, and audit preparation to support accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Tech Stack: MS Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, ERPs (NetSuite), Purchase-to-Pay tools (Coupa)

What You’ll Actually Do

• Support: Provide comprehensive assistance to Managers and Directors across the Corporate Accounting, Tax, and Accounting Operations teams.
• Reconcile: Help with month-end close procedures, including creating journal entries and performing reconciliations for various accounts such as prepaid and accrued expenses, fixed assets, and revenue recognition.
• Audit: Organize and compile requested audit support for interim and year-end procedures, ensuring preparedness for manager review before submission.
• Control: Aid the internal controls function by assisting with updates to process narratives and flowcharts, and contributing to assigned special projects.
• Report: Contribute to the external reporting process, gaining exposure to SEC public company reporting and assisting with the development of the Company’s Form 10-K and other financial analyses.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Currently enrolled in a college degree program working toward a Bachelor’s degree with an anticipated graduation between December 2027 and Spring 2028, possessing a basic understanding of US GAAP, accounting principles, and core financial statements.
• Experience: No specific prior work experience is required for this role.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook, coupled with strong interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Bonus: A preferred Accounting major with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher, previous experience working in an office environment, and familiarity with ERPs (e.g., NetSuite) and Purchase-to-Pay tools (e.g., Coupa).