The Heritage Group - Corporate Accounting Intern

The Heritage Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentoring and professional development

Job summary

The Heritage Group is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Intern to support our Finance Team in Indianapolis, IN. The role offers hands-on experience in accounting processes, AI/automation projects, and financial reporting while collaborating with Treasury, FP&A, and Tax teams.

Ideal candidates are rising juniors/seniors pursuing accounting or finance, highly organized, and eager to learn. Internship is paid and includes mentoring and professional development events.

Qualifications

• Must be extremely organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with AI tools is preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting systems or ERP software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Help maintain documentation and prepare audit support materials.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Leverage automation and AI tools to create efficiencies in accounting processes.
• Document operational accounting processes and controls.
• Build reporting functionality across Corporate Finance.
• Collaborate with Treasury, FP&A, and Tax to suggest process improvements.

Skills

Excel and Financial Software

Strong communication

AI and automation familiarity

ERP software familiarity

Willingness to learn

Education

High School or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred (Accounting/Finance)

Tools

ERP software

Job description

About The Heritage Group

The Heritage Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned business focused on construction and materials, environmental services and specialty chemicals. Over the last 90+ years, the Heritage portfolio has grown to include more than 50 companies that employ more than 6,000 people. What unites this diverse group of businesses and individuals is our commitment to create a safer, more enriching, and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family.

The Heritage Group is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated intern to support our Accounting Team. This is a great development opportunity for someone interested in exploring a career path within accounting, finance, and business operations. As a member of the Finance Team, this person will work closely with accounting professionals and business partners while supporting a variety of accounting and financial processes. The Accounting Intern will gain hands-on experience through system enhancements and integrations, reporting activities, AI/automation projects, technical accounting research, and day-to-day accounting responsibilities that contribute to the success of the organization.

Essential Functions

• Assist with accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Help maintain documentation and prepare audit support materials.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members and stakeholders.
• Leverage automation and AI tools to create efficiencies within the accounting process.
• Assist in documenting operational accounting processes and controls.
• Assist in building reporting functionality across Corporate Finance.
• Collaborate across multiple teams (i.e., Treasury, FP&A, Tax) to provide recommendations on process improvements.

• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company's core values, competencies, and skills.

Education Qualifications

• Required High School or Equivalent
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree Open to Rising Juniors and Seniors pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited institution with a preference for a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field. Must demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements.

Skills and Abilities

• Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and mindful of deadlines.
• Highly motivated, resourceful, and willing to take on additional responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are necessary to communicate effectively with management and business units.
• Excel and Financial Software Skills (formulas, spreadsheets, data organization).
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and work collaboratively in a professional environment.
• Familiarity with accounting systems or ERP software is preferred.
• Familiarity with AI tools is preferred.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages and other items and walk short distances.

Internships at The Heritage Group

The Heritage Group Internship Program provides hands‑on, paid experiences in a corporate function or within one of our many operating companies. Interns can expect to network with other students and professionals, gain useful skills, receive mentoring, and make their own contributions to the organization. Additionally, interns can participate in our weekly hosted events focused on professional development, team building, and community service.

Intern pay is non‑negotiable and is calculated based on current academic class standing $18/hour (Freshman) - $21/hour (Senior), etc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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