Finance and Accounting Assistant

AESSEAL; Rockford (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

AESSEAL Inc. is offering an Accounting Intern position in Rockford, TN. The role provides a comprehensive introduction to finance functions, supporting daily accounting operations and ensuring accuracy of financial records.

You will gain practical experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and journal posting under supervision. Ideal candidates are actively pursuing or have recently completed an Associate degree in Accounting or Finance, with strong Excel skills

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed an Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Foundational accounting concepts with proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Clear written and verbal communication; works collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting operations and vendor invoices.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Aid in bank reconciliations and cash handling support.
• Participate in month-end close activities and journal postings as knowledge develops.
• Provide confidential administrative support to the Finance team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Accounting Intern | AESSEAL Inc.

The Tone:

This is an internship at AESSEAL Inc., offering a comprehensive introduction to various finance functions within a professional setting. The role is crucial for supporting the daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and providing administrative assistance to the Finance team. This position offers a valuable opportunity for individuals to apply foundational accounting knowledge and develop practical experience across multiple areas of finance.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Mission: To support the Finance team by assisting with core accounting functions and gaining exposure to diverse areas of finance, ensuring accurate financial records and smooth operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do

• Accounts Payable Management: Support vendor account management, process purchase invoices, and reconcile supplier statements to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Accounts Receivable & Credit Assistance: Apply and allocate customer payments, support customer account reconciliations, investigate balance disputes, and assist with collection activities.
• Cash Management Support: Aid with daily bank and cash reconciliations, including reviewing bank activity, assisting with bank deposits, and processing customer credit card payments.
• General Accounting & Finance Development: Gain exposure to sales reporting, management accounting, and audit functions, eventually assisting with month-end account preparation, journal posting, and tax activities as knowledge develops.
• Administrative & Confidential Support: Provide administrative assistance to Finance team members, cover routine accounting activities, and maintain the confidentiality of financial information.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Currently pursuing, or recently completed, an Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Foundational understanding of accounting concepts, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, organization, ability to prioritize multiple assignments, analytical and problem-solving skills, and clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Bonus: A strong interest in developing practical accounting experience and a self-motivated, dependable approach to work both independently and collaboratively.