SkillBridge Intern, Client Accounting Services

Market Street Partners; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Chattanooga is looking for a Skillbridge Intern to join their Client Accounting Services department. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in various accounting tasks, including preparing financial statements and handling local tax filings. Candidates should ideally have a bachelor's degree in Accounting and excellent communication skills. The internship aims to provide hands-on experience and may lead to a full-time position upon completion. Competitive learning environment with a supportive team awaits.

Qualifications

• Proven record of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills required.
• Strong GAAP knowledge or willingness to learn.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly accounting closing duties for multiple clients.
• Execute regular accounting duties including payroll and accounts payable.
• Assist with local tax filings and compliance needs.
• Provide high quality client service that exceeds expectations.
• Provide timely, high quality client service that exceeds client expectations.
• Recognize and inform senior management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients.
• Collaborate with others on the team to ensure all clients are delighted with our services.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of professional accounting and bookkeeping practices by delivering exceptional work to clients.
• Keep up to date on current regulations to support advice.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Proficiency with technology

Outstanding organizational and time management skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related

Tools

Xero

Quickbooks Online

Quickbooks Desktop

Gusto

Bill.com

ADP

Job description

Who We Are

At MSP, we have the strongest staff of accounting professionals in each of our markets. We all have a shared single focus: To deliver unparalleled and uniquely tailored tax and accounting services to our clients. We're not looking for a culture fit, we're looking for a culture add. If you think you're the person that can provide inspiring work for our clients while impacting our culture positively, we want to talk to you!

Market Street Partners (MSP) holds itself accountable to the highest of standards in the quality of our product, in the way we interact, and in the way we serve. Our work, our employees, and our clients create the all‑encompassing culture of MSP and together, we hold true to our core.

Professional.

It may not mean wearing a tie for MSP employees. We measure professional by the work we produce, the communications we conduct, and the accountability we hold for our staff.

Proactive.

Whether it is technology or helping clients navigate success, we aim to stay ahead of what is next and ensure our decisions now are benefiting MSP and its clients in 10-15 years.

Partners.

With your colleagues, with your manager, and with your clients, this is a partnership. We hold true to ensuring we are always approachable and every decision at MSP is a joint effort.

What You'll Do

In your role as a Skillbridge Intern in the Client Accounting Services department, you will use your knowledge and experience to provide high quality customer service to our clients. Your internship will be tailored based on the unique experiences and skills that you bring to the table from your time as a Servicemember and your level of accounting experience. We are proud to be able to partner with you through the Skillbridge program, and it's our hope that our partnership will result in an offer of employment at the conclusion of your internship. Some examples of what you could do in your day to day are:

• Perform monthly accounting closing duties for multiple clients in different industries, including preparing financial statements and reconciliation of accounts.
• Execute regular accounting duties for clients, including but not limited to running payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and posting journal entries.
• Become an expert in various accounting and payroll software such as Xero, Quickbooks Online, Quickbooks Desktop, Gusto, Bill.com, and ADP.
• Assist with local tax filings and compliance needs such as property taxes, sales taxes, and 1099 preparation.
• Provide timely, high quality client service that exceeds client expectations.
• Recognize and inform senior management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients.
• Collaborate with others on the team to ensure all clients are delighted with our services.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of professional accounting and bookkeeping practices by delivering exceptional work to clients.
• Keep up to date on current regulations to support advice.
• Other duties as required.

What You'll Need

To be successful and thrive in your role, you should possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related preferred.
• A proven record of simultaneously managing multiple projects at once.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), or willingness to learn.
• Proficiency with technology; strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills required.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple assignments with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail.

MSP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.