Intern – Accounting

Jobtailor; Novi (MI, MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Novi, MI is offering a 12-week summer accounting internship designed to expose you to core financial processes. You will rotate through teams, assist with data entry, journal entries, and month-end close, and gain exposure to financial reporting and internal controls.

Strong analytical and communication skills, a 3.0 GPA, and pursuit of a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance are required. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic GAAP knowledge will help you succeed in this hands-on

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Availability for a 12-week summer program with 40-hour weeks.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data entry, filing, and maintaining financial records.
• Prepare journal entries and support month-end close activities.
• Support preparation of financial statements, reports, and variance analyses.
• Assist with tax computations, returns, and audit documentation.
• Use Excel and accounting software for reporting and analysis tasks.
• Participate in internal audit activities, including reviewing controls and compliance processes.
• Participate in special projects and attend team meetings to learn industry practices.
• Gain exposure to multiple groups on a rotational basis, including financial reporting, internal audit, corporate accounting, fixed assets, tax, and accounting policy.

Skills

Data entry

Journal entry preparation

Variance analysis

Microsoft Excel proficiency

GAAP understanding

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

GPA 3.0 minimum

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting software

Job description

• Assist with data entry, filing, and maintaining accurate financial records


• Prepare journal entries and support month-end close activities


• Support preparation of financial statements, reports, and variance analyses


• Assist with tax computations, returns, and audit documentation


• Use Excel and accounting software for reporting and analysis tasks


• Participate in internal audit activities, including reviewing controls and compliance processes


• Participate in special projects and attend team meetings to learn industry practices


• Gain exposure to multiple groups on a rotational basis, including financial reporting, internal audit, corporate accounting, fixed assets, tax, and accounting policy

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field


• Minimum GPA: 3.0


• Comfortable with Microsoft Office suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


• Basic understanding of GAAP and accounting principles


• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills


• Availability for a 12-week summer program with 40‑hour work weeks


• Authorized to work in the United States for any employer


• Employment visa sponsorship is not available, including H‑1B or TN visas

Demonstrates proficiency in financial record‑keeping, journal entry preparation, and variance analysis while adhering to GAAP principles. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential for supporting financial reporting and internal audit activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Accounting


• Financial Statement Preparation


• GAAP Understanding


• Microsoft Excel Proficiency


• Analytical Skills

Hard Skills

• Data Entry


• Journal Entry Preparation


• Financial Reporting


• Variance Analysis


• Tax Computation


• Audit Documentation


• Internal Audit Participation


• Accounting Principles


• Financial Record Maintenance


• Compliance Processes

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills


• Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

• Financial Records


• Month-End Close Activities


• Special Projects


• Corporate Accounting


• Fixed Assets


• Accounting Policy

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite


• Accounting Software