Onsite Accounting Intern — Hands-on Finance Experience

South Shore Health; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking an Accounting Intern for on-site learning at Weymouth, MA. The role offers a part-time schedule (20 budgeted hours) with a flexible weekly layout around class times.

Interns will gain hands-on exposure to Accounts Payable, general accounting tasks, and finance operations, while supporting daily reporting, filings, and audits as needed. The position requires pursuing a BA/BS or MS in accounting, finance, or healthcare fields, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor's or master's in accounting, finance, or healthcare related fields.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of honesty, integrity and accountability.
• Good time management and ability to balance coursework with internship responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Upload journal entries prepared by colleagues and verify supporting backup.
• Prepare reconciliations for non-complex trial balance accounts and follow up on items.
• Assist in reviewing expense reports and ensuring proper documentation.
• Adhere to record retention policies and documentation standards.
• Assist in audit requests and audit preparations when applicable.
• Pull support for filings and organize documentation.
• Trace transactions from the ledger to sub-systems as needed.
• Learn and assist with general ledger system operations.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly accounting and finance reports as required.
• Maintain accountability trackers and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Assist AP with invoicing and supplier statements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Accountability

Integrity

Education

Pursuing BA/BS or MS in accounting/finance/healthcare

Job description

South Shore Health is seeking an Accounting Intern for on-site learning at Weymouth, MA. The role offers a part-time schedule (20 budgeted hours) with a flexible weekly layout around class times.

Interns will gain hands-on exposure to Accounts Payable, general accounting tasks, and finance operations, while supporting daily reporting, filings, and audits as needed. The position requires pursuing a BA/BS or MS in accounting, finance, or healthcare fields, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.