Finance/Accounting Intern - Spring 2027

IB ABEL INC.; Manchester Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

IB Abel INC in Pennsylvania is seeking a Finance/Accounting Intern to assist with general accounting activities, reconciliations, fixed assets, inventory, and accounts receivable under close supervision of experienced staff. You will support month-end closings, process improvements, and the maintenance of precise financial records, gaining exposure to asset management and COA cleanup efforts.

This internship offers hands-on learning in a multi-location environment and a pathway to future

Qualifications

• Pursuing Associate degree or higher, Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end closing and journal entries under supervision.
• Support fixed asset audits and asset record maintenance.
• Help with inventory counts at all locations.
• Assist in Chart of Accounts maintenance and account mappings cleanup.
• Create standardized balance sheet reconciliations and review key account reconciliations.
• Assist in cash receipting and accounts receivable collection efforts.
• Assist in CIP/Fixed Asset reconciliation and process improvements.

Education

Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Job description

If you need assistance with the application process, please notify IB Abel's Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

About Us

IB Abel's 110-year history is a testament to its adaptability, forward-thinking leadership, commitment to safety, and stellar service and project delivery process. Our core values-Responsible, Integrity, Results-Oriented, Ownership, and Professional-shape everything that we do at all levels of the company and are purposefully incorporated into all company communications, meetings, and strategic planning. Our use of the EOS model (Entrepreneurial Operating System) also provides structure and clarity among all levels of the company to maintain focus on our shared goals.

IB Abel (IBA) is committed to providing ample learning and career development opportunities to its team members via our Associate's Program in Project Management, Estimating, and Accounting and our growing Learning Management System.

The Opportunity

To work as a team member as a Finance/Accounting Intern responsible for assisting with general accounting activities, financial reconciliations, fixed assets, inventory, accounts receivable, and other accounting projects as required by the company. The Intern will work under the close supervision of professional staff while supporting month-end closing, accounting process improvements, and the maintenance of accurate financial records and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with ME closing
  • Performing Journal Entries, writing SOPs
• Fixed Asset Audit Project
  • Work with operations to verify and validate assets on the books exist in the business
  • Create journal entries to properly record disposals of assets
• Inventory Count Project
  • Help perform winter inventory count at all locations
• Chart of Accounts maintenance
  • Help in the efforts to clean up the COA through account deactivation
  • Help reroute mappings in tables to remove no longer active accounts and route to preferred accounts
• Create standardized balance sheet reconciliation and help review all recs at ME from key account holders
• Assist in cash receipting and accounts receivable collection efforts
• Assist in CIP/Fixed Asset reconciliation and rework of current process
• Head getting all Assets properly set up in Vista, linked to Equipment and sunset CCH

Who We're Looking For

Required

• Pursuing Associate degree or higher, Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Desired

• Interest in the accounting field.

Why Choose IBA

• Culture of Growth: Many of our leaders started in entry-level field roles and advanced within the company.
• Flexibility & Autonomy: We empower our team to succeed without micromanagement.
• Stability & Variety: Work for multi-generational family-oriented business on diverse, fast-paced projects without the stress of a large corporate structure.
• Collaboration: A team environment where we work together to solve challenges and celebrate wins.

Step Into a Career That Powers the Future!

IB Abel is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.