Paid Bookkeeping Intern: Hands-On Finance & Excel

Compass Group USA; Seaside (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Ed at California State University Monterey Bay seeks a Bookkeeping Intern to support the finance team with daily accounting and administrative tasks, gaining hands-on experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and operations.

The role includes data entry of financial transactions, AP/AR support, organizing records, bank reconciliations, Excel reporting, month-end close help, payroll documentation, and general admin.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related program.
• Previous office or customer service experience.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data entry of financial transactions.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Organize and maintain financial records.
• Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare spreadsheets and reports using Microsoft Excel.
• Support month-end closing activities.
• Assist with payroll documentation as needed.
• Complete general administrative and special project assignments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork / independence

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business Admin program enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chartwells Higher Ed at California State University Monterey Bay seeks a Bookkeeping Intern to support the finance team with daily accounting and administrative tasks, gaining hands-on experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and operations.

The role includes data entry of financial transactions, AP/AR support, organizing records, bank reconciliations, Excel reporting, month-end close help, payroll documentation, and general admin.