Summer 2027 Financial & Accounting Outsourcing Intern Tysons

Cherry Bekaert; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert offers a Financial & Accounting Outsourcing Intern role designed for students pursuing accounting or finance degrees. You will support team members, conduct research, and perform quantitative analyses using MS Excel.

You will gain experience across workflow design, policy documentation, and client assessments in a collaborative environment. The program emphasizes professional development, teamwork, and exposure to real client projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in accounting/finance; CPA preferred.
• GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Confident and professional communication.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Self-starter with good organization.

Responsibilities

• Support team by assisting on client projects.
• Conduct research and qualitative analysis for team/client presentations.
• Perform quantitative analysis using MS Excel and similar tools.
• Work with team members and clients at all levels, support project teams.
• Get trained on various electronic tools.
• Assist with client assessments of best practices in cloud computing and accounting systems.
• Create workflow and process maps for current and recommended processes.
• Create accounting policies and procedures documentation for clients.
• Help document client assessments with before/after recommendations.
• Assist with accounts receivable/payable and bank statement reconciliation.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in accounting/finance

GPA 3.0/4.0 or above

CPA preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Pivot tables

Job description

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today's toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey. If you are ready to find your space and create your future, you belong with us.

Cherry Bekaert's Financial & Accounting Outsourcing

As a Financial & Accounting Outsourcing Intern you will:

• Contribute as a member of the team by proactively looking for opportunities to assist team members and by supporting the overall goals of the team
• Conduct research and perform qualitative analysis on findings to present to the team and/or client
• Conduct quantitative analysis using a variety of tools including MS Excel, etc
• Work with team members and clients at all levels, support client project teams, and manage expectations of clients and management
• Get trained on a variety of electronic tools
• Assist with client assessment of best practices in cloud computing, technology, accounting systems, and department workflow
• Create accounting work flow and process flowcharts and maps for Current Workflow and the New Processes Recommended
• Create accounting policies & procedures documentation for clients' businesses
• Help with documentation of Client Assessments with before and after recommendations presentations
• Help with accounts receivable, payable and bank statement reconciliation and process documentations, assess need for BILL implementation
• Balance sheet reconciliation, write up processes for how this is currently done, and how can be done better
• Work with regulatory compliance, excel modeling and pivot tables

What you bring to the role:

• Junior pursing a Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or finance; pursuing a CPA is preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• You represent yourself with confidence and professionalism
• You are a strong leader with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starters with strong organization and teamwork capabilities

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognizes the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is listed below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location.

Pay Range:

$30.00 - $35.00

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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